In Episode 26 of Happiness, A Sceptics Guide, your hosts Dr Gary Wood and Paul Flower looked at whether optimism and pessimism are personality types or just ways of explaining the world. This episode brings together ideas from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology.
Check out Martin Seligman's book 'Learned Optimism. For the UK see https://amzn.to/3tmlk7K and for the USA see https://amzn.to/3N5FH0M
For a summary of 'Learned Optimism' check out Gary's book 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It' - for UK see: https://amzn.to/37Je6T4 and for USA see: https://amzn.to/3KYqY68
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Endgame: Happiness and Awakenings (Ep. 27 - Season Finale)
Spring into Self-Care with Happiness, a Sceptics Guide (Bonus Ep.25)
Happiness and Positive Psychology (Using PERMA) (Ep.24)
Happiness and Gratitude (Ep.23)
Happiness, Love and Relationships (Ep.22)
Happiness, A Sceptics Guide Review - The Story So Far Part Three (Bonus Ep.21)
Happy Lunar New Year: Happiness Is Coming (Bonus Ep.20)
Happiness, Best Future Selves and Bucket Lists (Ep.19)
Happiness, Trust and Truth and Blue Monday (Ep.18)
Happiness Goals and Resolutions (Ep.17)
Happiness and Christmastime Survival Tips (Bonus Ep. 16)
Telling Better Happiness Stories (Ep.15)
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness versus SAD (Bonus. Ep.14)
Happiness, a Sceptics Guide Review - The Story So Far Part Two (Bonus Ep. 13)
Happiness and How to Read a Self Help Book (Ep.12)
Happiness, Self-Help and Toxic Positivity (Ep.11)
Happiness and the Self Help Industry (Ep.10)
Happiness and Talking Cures for Unhappiness (Ep.09)
Mindfulness for Happiness: Does it Help? (Ep.08)
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