Flourishing: How to achieve a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in a crisis

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Flourishing: How to achieve a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in a crisis
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Maureen Gaffney
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenrePopular psychology
ISBN/Barcode 9780241257746
ClassificationsDewey:158.1
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Life
Publication Date 5 November 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How to achieve a deeper sense of well-being, meaning and purpose - even when facing adversity 'A realistic approach to positive thinking' Sunday Times Do you want to be better at pursuing goals, grasping opportunities and facing set-backs? Do you want to FLOURISH? Psychologist Maureen Gaffney believes that in an increasingly uncertain world it is not only possible for us to flourish but essential that we take steps to do so. In Flourishing she shows you how to- - Achieve a deeper sense of well-being, meaning and purpose - Use adversity as a positive turning point - Train your mind to pay attention - Master your motions and focus on your goals This gripping, stimulating and inspiring book will help you change your life for the better. Get ready to flourish!

Author Biography

Leading psychologist Dr Maureen Gaffney combines work in academia with a busy international consultancy business with clients in Ireland, the UK and the US. She has worked with the Intel Corporation for over a decade and serves on the executive committee of the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. She is also a columnist, broadcaster and author.

Reviews

A realistic approach to positive thinking * Sunday Times * It is the science and professional experience at Gaffney's disposal that makes her book so relevant ... presented in such a friendly and persuasive way that it's hard to resist * Irish Examiner * Shows us how we can approach life with a renewed sense of vigour and purpose * Metro Herald *