Flourish A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being

by Seligman, Martin E. P.

• ISBN13: 9781439190760
• ISBN10: 1439190763
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781439190777
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781439190753
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-07
• Publisher: Simon Element / Simon Acumen

About This Book

Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being

ISBN: 9781439190760

About This Book

"Flourish" by Martin E. P. Seligman is a groundbreaking guidebook that offers a relentlessly optimistic approach to achieving individual happiness. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their well-being and live a more fulfilling life. Written by the renowned psychologist Martin Seligman, "Flourish" is the culmination of his extensive research in positive psychology, which he has led for over a decade.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in psychology and related fields, as well as by individuals interested in personal development and well-being. It is also a valuable resource for professionals seeking to understand and apply positive psychology principles in their work.

History and Editions

"Flourish" was first published in 2012 by Simon Element/Simon Acumen. This edition has been widely praised for its insightful approach to well-being, which goes beyond mere happiness to encompass deeper aspects of human flourishing. The book has been a significant contribution to the field of positive psychology, offering practical strategies and theoretical frameworks for achieving a more fulfilling life.

Author and Other Works

Martin E. P. Seligman is a leading figure in the field of positive psychology. He is best known for his previous works, "Learned Optimism" and "Authentic Happiness." Seligman's writing style is characterized by his ability to make complex psychological concepts accessible and engaging. His work has had a profound impact on the field of psychology, shifting the focus from merely alleviating suffering to promoting positive well-being.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Approach: "Flourish" provides a comprehensive understanding of what it means to flourish, including the development of character strengths, the cultivation of positive relationships, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to society.
• Practical Strategies: The book offers practical strategies and tools for individuals to apply in their daily lives, helping them to build resilience, achieve their goals, and enhance their overall well-being.
• Theoretical Framework: Seligman presents a dynamic new concept of well-being that goes beyond traditional notions of happiness. He argues that true flourishing involves the development of strengths, the pursuit of meaningful activities, and the ability to contribute positively to society.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781439190760
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Publication Details

• Publisher: Simon Element/Simon Acumen
• Publication Date: February 7, 2012
• Number of Pages: 368
• Language: English

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Author Biography

Martin e.p. Seligman, Ph.D., the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, works on positive psychology, learned helplessness, depression, ethnopolitical conflict, and optimism. Dr. Seligman's work has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 1
A New Positive Psychology	p. 3
What Is Weil-Being?	p. 5
The Birth of a New Theory	p. 9
The Original Theory: Authentic Happiness	p. 11
From Authentic Happiness Theory to Well-Being Theory	p. 13
Well-Being Theory	p. 14
The Elements of Well-Being	p. 16
Kindness Exercise	p. 21
Flourishing as the Goal of Positive Psychology	p. 26
Creating Your Happiness: Positive Psychology Exercises That Work	p. 30
The Gratitude Visit	p. 30
Can Well-Being Be Changed?	p. 31
What-Went-Well Exercise	p. 33
Positive Psychology Interventions and Cases	p. 35
Signature Strengths Exercise	p. 38
Positive Psychotherapy	p. 40
The Dirty Little Secret of Drugs and Therapy	p. 45
Cure Versus Symptom Relief	p. 46
The 65 Percent Barrier	p. 47
Active, Constructive Responding	p. 48
Dealing with Negative Emotions	p. 51
A New Approach to Cure	p. 53
Applied Psychology Versus Basic Psychology: Problems Versus Puzzles	p. 55
Wittgenstein, Popper, and Penn	p. 56
Teaching Well-Being: The Magic of MAPP	p. 63
The First MAPP	p. 64
Ingredients of Applied Positive Psychology	p. 66
Intellectually Challenging Applicable Content	p. 66
Personal and Professional Transformation	p. 70
Transformations	p. 71
Called to Positive Psychology	p. 75
Positive Education: Teaching Well-Being to Young People	p. 78
Should Well-Being Be Taught in School?	p. 79
The Penn Resiliency Program: A Way to Teach Well-Being in School	p. 81
Three-Good-Things Exercise	p. 84
Using Signature Strengths in New Ways	p. 84
The Geelong Grammar School Project	p. 85
Teaching Positive Education	p. 89
Embedding Positive Education	p. 90
Living Positive Education	p. 92
Positive Computing	p. 93
A New Measure of Prosperity	p. 96
The Ways to Flourish	p. 99
GRIT, Character, and Achievement: A New Theory of Intelligence	p. 101
Success and Intelligence	p. 102
Positive Character	p. 103
Drawn by the Future, Not Driven by the Past	p. 104
What Intelligence Is	p. 106
Speed	p. 106
The Virtue of Slowness	p. 110
Executive Function	p. 112
Rate of Learning: The First Derivative of Speed	p. 113
Self-Control and GRIT	p. 115
GRIT Versus Self-Discipline	p. 118
High Human Accomplishment	p. 119
GRIT's Benefits	p. 122
Building the Elements of Success	p. 124
Army Strong: Comprehensive Soldier Fitness	p. 126
A Psychologically Fit Army	p. 126
Global Assessment Tool (GAT)	p. 129
Online Courses	p. 137
Emotional Fitness Module	p. 139
Family Fitness Module	p. 142
Social Fitness Module	p. 143
Spiritual Fitness Module	p. 149
Turning Trauma into Growth	p. 152
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	p. 152
Post-Traumatic Growth	p. 159
Post-Traumatic Growth Course	p. 161
Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory	p. 161
Master Resilience Training	p. 163
Building Mental Toughness	p. 167
The Hot Seat: Fighting Catastrophic Thoughts in Real Time	p. 169
Hunt the Good Stuff	p. 171
Character Strengths	p. 171
Building Strong Relationships	p. 173
The Rollout	p. 177
Positive Physical Health: The Biology of Optimism	p. 182
Turning Medicine on Its Head	p. 182
Origins of Learned Helplessness Theory	p. 184
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)	p. 190
Infectious Illness	p. 194
Cancer and All-Cause Mortality	p. 200
Is Well-Being Causal, and How Might It Protect?	p. 204
Positive Health	p. 208
Army Database: A National Treasure	p. 211
Cardiovascular Health Assets	p. 213
Exercise as a Health Asset	p. 214
The Politics and Economics of Well-Being	p. 221
Beyond Money	p. 221
The Divergence Between GDP and Well-Being	p. 222
The Financial Downturn	p. 228
Ethics Versus Values	p. 228
Optimism and Economics	p. 232
Reflexive and Nonreflexive Reality	p. 234
PERMA 51	p. 237
Appendix: Signature Strengths Test	p. 243
Thanks and Acknowledgments	p. 267
Notes	p. 271
Index	p. 321
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