Positivity

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

De: Barbara Fredrickson

Narrado por: Kimberly Farr

Duración: 9 h y 6 m

Resumen del Editor

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." You'll discover:

What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective

The 10 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 three-to-one "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, you'll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself.

©2009 Barbara Fredrickson (P)2009 Random House Audio

I'm so glad I listened to this book!

I loved listening to this book on my way back and forth to work each day. It always gave me something to think about thoughout my day; some new things to consider or try. I found myself really trying to listen to other people and trying to understand where they were coming from as I was listening to this book. She has so many good, practical, and easy ideas to help you be the most positive and happy person you can be. I'm so glad I listened to this book!

Invitation to self discovery

This books takes you through positivity from an academic point of view. Though the intend of the book is not to be scientific, it refers to traceable scientific research without being prohibitive and giving solid background to Dr. Fredrickson suggestions. It will invite you to make a self reflection on where your positivity is. Surely after reading this book you will feel encouraged to take the necessary steps to increase your positivity ratio.

Great Read! Terrible Narration

Would you try another book from Barbara Fredrickson and/or Kimberly Farr?

I've read the book and wanted to listen to it to review some of the concepts.

Great Insights! and backed up by science.

But the Boring Classroom-Style Narration makes it useless as an audiobook.

What didn???t you like about Kimberly Farr???s performance?

A good professor or speaker puts emotion and warmth into the reading. The narrator adopts a disinterested

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Should be re-recorded

A great book of life

Barbara research is a gift to the world.
We all need to monitor and grow our positivity ratio.
This book is a must to have!!!

Amazing

A very easy approach to understand how positivity can change our life. How to find positivity in every day and how this will generate a day by day better life.

Positivity

A must to listen or read. This book can change your life for the better. When life gets tough, this book can be a powerful tool to help you deal with life's struggles.

Iim positive that this book was too long

There were a few good ideas, but there was too much verboseness in the book. The 30 minute chapter on tools and techniques was good

A lot to think about, and to act on.

Gave me a lot to think about and do. Really appreciate the overall approach. I can see cultivating a number of habits to help my life flourish.

Great book

Found the author through ten percent happier interview. Very thoughtful and inspiring, highly recommended to everyone

Life changing

Learn to appreciate, understand and cultivate positive emotions, backed by science, very inspiring and practicable