Positive psychologists seek to find and nurture genius and talent, and to make normal life more fulfilling, rather than treat mental illness.
From the bliss of lingering in a warm bed on a winter morning, to a bracing springtime walk by the seaside, This book offers the reader a wealth of delightfully fresh perceptions of where and how happiness may be found.
Happiness is a loaded term that means different things to different people. To some, it might mean life satisfaction, to others, a fleeting moment of joy. Rather than seeking to be happy, Oliver James encourages us to cultivate our emotional health. Outlining the five elements of good emotional health - insightfulness, a strong sense of self, fluid relationships, authenticity and playfulness in…