Positivity : Groundbreaking Research to Release Your Inner Optimist and Thrive

Drawing on more than twenty years of scientific research into positive emotions, the author shows us that attaining positivity is not about striving to be an annoyingly and unnaturally cheerful 'Pollyanna'. It is about putting into practice the '3-to-1 ratio' of positive to negative emotions.

Better than happiness, positivity will boost your life, not just your smile'A sure-footed and compassionate guide.' Washington PostDrawing on more than twenty years of scientific research into positive emotions, Fredrickson shows us that attaining positivity is not about striving to be an annoyingly and unnaturally cheerful 'Pollyanna'. It is about putting into practice the '3-to-1 ratio' of positive to negative emotions. With Positivity, you’ll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself. One of the leading members of the positive psychology movement brings together cutting-edge research and lab-tested tools to explain:Why positivity is more important than happiness. How it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives. How to tap into your own sources of positivity.