Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive Audiobook

" I loved this book! I've never read self-help before and was skeptical at first, but a very good friend recommended it to me and I have to say, Frederickson had some great suggestions on how to change your outlook and remain calm during stressful times. "

" Everyone in the world needs to read this book. It has incredible potential not just in your personal life, but your professional as well. I am already applying some principles to my work culture. This book is changing everything. Awesome. "

" This book gets a three. The second half is much better than the first, because it actually gives ways to achieve positivity, but still. Inspiring, yes; groundbreaking, no. Now time to put some of these things into practice. "

" must read for anybody who is into positive psychology! "

" The focus of the first half of the book seemd to be on selling the reader on the importance of the subject. The toolkit in the second half of the book was quite useful. I would have found the book more helpful if the second half of the book was given as much attention as the first half. "

" I loved the practical application of science to living a life optimally. Dr. Fredrickson, herself a "happiness" skeptic, set out to help others understand what it takes to live life and flourish. Her book is filled with practical wisdom. I highly recommend it. "

" Looking for a means to end some negative thinking, I thought this was a good choice. Found some helpful hints but not certain I'll thrive as the cover suggests. Still, any book that makes me stop and think about my perception of daily living and suggests ways to make positive changes, has some merit. Now how's that for positive thinking! "

" I had some trouble getting through this. I wanted all the answers without wading through the research. Some of it was interesting and some wasn't but I think that there were some good tips on how to bring more positive thinking into your life. I will definitely be trying some of her ideas. "

" This book presents lots of research in the first half. It is interesting, but gets old. The second half is full of practical applications and is much more interesting. "

" another one and another one. "

" Another book confirming what I already Know is true! Loved it. "read" *listened to it twice! "

" This is a great book about the new scientific studies on having a positive perspective. There are several great take-away points that I really enjoyed! I definitely recommend it! "

" If you know a bit of history, this information isn't groundbreaking at all. It's more like common sense. "

" Long-winded but interesting. "

" So far it has been refreshingly scientific. The writer has been studying the subject for 20 years. I appreciate the way she approaches the topic with facts and data as apposed to "it just feels good" like many other books of this genre do. "

" Membosankan... pembahasannya biasa saja... "

" Concrete suggestions to make you happier everyday. "

" Utter bullshit, to be honest. "

" Still reading - loving it so far. "

" Excellent book! Highly suggested. The first part tackles the author's scientific studies covering positivity. The second part is a "tool box" she offers on how to get that mindset for ourselves. A cut above most "self-help" books. "

" Not that great. The author spent far too much time talking about her amazing research. Maybe it is, but I couldn't get to it with all the explanation of how important the author's work is... "

" I had some trouble getting through this. I wanted all the answers without wading through the research. Some of it was interesting and some wasn't but I think that there were some good tips on how to bring more positive thinking into your life. I will definitely be trying some of her ideas. "

" It had some good reminders, but I could have done without the repetition and all the scientific data. "