You can be an optimist [electronic book] / Lucy MacDonald, M.Ed.
By: MacDonald, Lucy [author.].
Material type: BookSeries: Be your best self: Publisher: New York : Rosen YA, 2018Description: 1 online resource (156 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781508175902 (hardback) ; 9781508175865 (e-book).Subject(s): Optimism | HappinessDDC classification: 149.5 Online resources: E-bookItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library | Not for loan |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Optimism is a key ingredient for happiness and success in life. Optimistic people have more fun, they're healthier, and they achieve more of their potential. Unfortunately, many people believe it is impossible to learn optimism. However, optimistic thinking is a skill anyone can learn. In this simple, practical book, readers will find twenty engaging exercises including simple practices such as journaling, affirmation, and physical exercises. Readers will learn how to recognize and deal with problems as they arise, nurture a positive outlook, and be happier and more successful in life.
First published in 2004 as: Learn to be an optimist : a practical guide to achieving happiness.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- What is optimism? -- Optimistic attitudes -- Optimism and your physical health -- Optimism and your mental health -- Optimism in action -- Conclusion.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Self-Care Collection
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 6)
- 1 What Is Optimism? (p. 10)
- 2 Optimistic Attitudes (p. 34)
- 3 Optimism and Your Physical Health (p. 67)
- 4 Optimism and Your Mental Health (p. 94)
- 5 Optimism in Action (p. 113)
- Conclusion (p. 141)
- Glossary (p. 143)
- For More Information (p. 145)
- For Further Reading (p. 148)
- Bibliography (p. 149)
- Index (p. 150)