Authentic happiness
About this book
In this important, entertaining book, one of the world's most celebrated psychologists, Martin Seligman, asserts that happiness can be learned and cultivated, and that everyone has the power to inject real joy into their lives. In Authentic Happiness, he describes the 24 strengths and virtues unique to the human psyche. Each of us, it seems, has at least five of these attributes, and can build on them to identify and develop to our maximum potential. By incorporating these strengths - which include kindness, originality, humour, optimism, curiosity, enthusiasm and generosity -- into our everyday lives, he tells us, we can reach new levels of optimism, happiness and productivity. Authentic Happiness provides a variety of tests and unique assessment tools to enable readers to discover and deploy those strengths at work, in love and in raising children. By accessing the very best in ourselves, we can improve the world around us and achieve new and lasting levels of authentic contentment and joy.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 12696 readers · 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Authentic happiness?
About ≈ 6 h 13 m — 336 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Authentic happiness?
336 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Authentic happiness?
It sits on the Psychology shelves.
Is Authentic happiness in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Authentic happiness?
Martin Elias Pete Seligman.