| Descript |
xii, 349 p. ill. 22 cm. |
| Contents |
A new positive psychology. What is well-being? ; Creating your happiness: positive psychology exercises that work ; The dirty little secret of drugs and therapy ; Teaching well-being: the magic of MAPP ; Positive education: teaching well-being to young people -- The ways to flourish. GRIT, character, and achievement: a new theory of intelligence ; Army strong: comprehensive soldier fitness ; Turning trauma into growth ; Positive physical health: the biology of optimism ; The politics and economics of well-being -- Appendix: Signature strengths test. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Explains the four pillars of well-being--meaning and purpose, positive emotions, relationships, and accomplishment--placing emphasis on meaning and purpose as the most important for achieving a life of fulfillment. |
| Subject |
Positiv psykologi
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Välbefinnande
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Positive psychology.
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Well-being.
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Satisfaction.
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| ISBN |
1439190763 pbk. |
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9781439190760 pbk. |
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1439190755 hbk. |
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9781439190753 hbk. |
| Class. |
150.19/88
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