"Eudaimonia, or the notion that one's being is 'drawn by nature toward the highest good,' is an ancient philosophy that today informs the field of positive psychology. The Best Within Us explores the many ways the philosophic concept of eudaimonia is being employed in psychology, specifically in the study of flourishing and the fulfillment of potentials, identity development, happiness, and well-being. For the individual, eudaimonic functioning contributes...

"SEE THROUGH THE LIES YOUR BRAIN TELLS YOU Why is it easier to ruminate over hurt feelings than it is to bask in the warmth of being appreciated? Your brain was wired this way when it evolved, primed to learn quickly from bad experiences, but not so much from the good ones. It's an ancient survival mechanism that turned the brain into Velcro for the negative, but Teflon for the positive. Life isn't easy, and having a brain wired to take in the bad...

"From the author of Bright Side Up, an upbeat guide to the little things we can do-for free and in five minutes or less--to feel happier and more fulfilled. This can-do guide brings together little things readers can do that will positively impact their daily life and overall happiness. The book's short, empowering entries include: Put your feet in the water Wave at firefighters Brush your teeth with your other hand Hug two seconds longer Close your...

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance....

Entrepreneur and speaker Jess Ekstrom helps readers let go of cynicism and negativity and start viewing their challenges through the lens of opportunity and optimism, showing us how to start seeing the good in the world so that we can become the good in the world.

"While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create...

This book is your how-to-guide to transformation. Each day has a special focus to help you shift the way you look at the world. In 28 days, you achieve a 360-degree view of your life, relationships, career, health, and future. [This book] shows you how to live your best life where you become the captain of your ship, adjusting the sails to your ultimate destiny--page 4 of cover.