(Ebook) Positive Psychology and You: A Self-Development Guide by Carr, Alan ISBN 9780367224356, 9780429274855, 9780367224349, 9781000546927, 9781000556568, 0367224356, 0429274858, 0367224348, 1000546926

(Ebook) Positive Psychology and You: A Self-Development Guide by Carr, Alan ISBN 9780367224356, 9780429274855, 9780367224349, 9781000546927, 9781000556568, 0367224356, 0429274858, 0367224348, 1000546926

This broad and innovative self-development guide shows readers how they can use scientific findings from contemporary positive psychology to enhance their lives. Containing dozens of practical exercises and real-life examples, it helps bring positive psychology findings from the lab into day-to-day life. Divided into six parts and covering a wide array of themes, this book is designed to help people with or without mental health problems enhance their well-being. It answers questions like: what is well-being? What are the main determinants of well-being, and how can we sustain it? There are also chapters on physical exercise, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness meditation, savouring pleasures, creative solution-finding and developing compassionate relationships. This non-technical and highly accessible book will be of interest to those from all backgrounds with an interest in self-development, as well as mental health workers and related professionals.