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Breaking Murphy's law :

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1593852096

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1593855923

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9781593852092

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9781593855925

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b758428

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Breaking Murphy's law :

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[Book]

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how optimists get what they want from life-- and pessimists can too /

First Statement of Responsibility

Suzanne C. Segerstrom.

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New York :

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Guilford Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2006.

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viii, 232 pages :

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illustrations ;

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23 cm

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Prologue: stop trying to be so happy -- Glass half full, glass half empty, or glass that needs to be washed? the optimistic character -- The persistence instinct: optimists and their goals -- Building (and rebuilding) for the future: optimists and their resources -- So happy together: optimists and their relationships -- Mixed blessing: optimists and their health -- Everything good, especially the bad: optimists and their vulnerabilities -- Is an optimist born or made? the optimistic character revisited -- Doing optimism: optimists, pessimists, and their potential for change -- Epilogue: confessions of a reluctant optimist.

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"According to psychologist Suzanne Segerstrom, rose-colored glasses may look silly, but they?re actually quite practical. In Breaking Murphy?s Law, she surveys the scientific data on optimism (including her own award-winning research) to reveal that it?s not what you believe about the future that matters, but what you do about it. While pessimists debate whether their goals are attainable, optimists are out there trying to achieve them. Without insisting that readers learn to "think positive," Breaking Murphy?s Law teaches them practical ways to appropriate the habits and skills that optimists use to get what they want from life. Segerstrom--who reluctantly admits her research on the topic has transformed her into an optimist--imparts the lesson with a mix of humor and intelligence that will convince even the most cynical readers that a brighter tomorrow might be just around the corner."--Publisher website (Sept. 2006).

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"Pollyannas take heart, pessimists take note. Scientific studies on achievement and well-being show that optimism may actually lead to the happy ending you're hoping for. It turns out that optimistic behavior contributes to better physical health, greater resilience in the face of life's twists and turns, and more satisfying relationships. The best news is that it's a skill you learn. There's more to practicing optimism than just whistling a happier tune. As psychologist Suzanne Segerstrom explains, the real difference between optimism and wishful thinking is elbow grease. Her award-winning research reveals that optimists don't hesitate to lay the groundwork for the success they envision. While the rest of us sit around worrying about whether a goal is attainable, optimists are out there trying to achieve it. Breaking Murphy's Law shows that it's not what you believe about your future that makes the difference, it's how persistent you are about working toward your goals. Optimism is about learning from setbacks and knowing when to change the course if a strategy isn't working. The upshot for pessimists is even when you know in your heart that a glass is half empty, taking action as if it were half full can lead to the same bright future as truly believing it. Segerstrom teaches you practical ways to develop skills that natural-born optimists use to get that they want from life. She helps you break free from the inertia of cynicism and self-doubt and encourages you to get involved in the world around you. Exercising your personal strengths and experiencing even a small degree of success is immensely pleasurable. So proceed with caution: experimenting with optimistic may be habit-forming. "Doing optimism"--By getting involved, working hard, and enjoying your achievements--establishes a positive feedback loop that's both personally transformative and self-perpetuating. Segerstrom imparts the lesson with a mix of humor and intelligence that will convince even the most hardened cynics that Murphy got it wrong."--Publisher's description.

Optimism.

Self-actualization (Psychology)

Actualisation de soi.

Optimisme.

Optimism.

Optimisme.

Positieve psychologie.

Self-actualization (Psychology)

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Segerstrom, Suzanne C.

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20201204182728.0

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[Book]

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