Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions Overcome Negativity and Thrive

About this book

World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier more vibrant and flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral." Youll discover: What positivity is and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity Why positivity is more important than happiness How positivity can enhance relationships work and health and how it relieves depression broadens minds and builds lives The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 "positivity ratio" as a key tipping point That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them How to calculate your current positivity ratio track it and improve it With Positivity youll learn to see new possibilities bounce back from setbacks connect with others and become the best version of yourself.