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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Learned Optimism
How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Book • 1991
In 'Learned Optimism,' Martin Seligman presents research and practical techniques to help individuals shift from pessimistic to optimistic thinking.
The book explains the concept of explanatory style and how it influences our reactions to negative events.
Seligman provides exercises and strategies to help readers overcome pessimistic tendencies, reduce the risk of depression, boost their immune system, and improve overall well-being and performance.
The book also discusses how to encourage optimistic behavior in various aspects of life, including school, work, and family.
The book explains the concept of explanatory style and how it influences our reactions to negative events.
Seligman provides exercises and strategies to help readers overcome pessimistic tendencies, reduce the risk of depression, boost their immune system, and improve overall well-being and performance.
The book also discusses how to encourage optimistic behavior in various aspects of life, including school, work, and family.
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as a book he recommends for learning optimism.

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as one of the author's books, referencing techniques within.


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in relation to the concept of optimism ratio.

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as a book that talks about reinterpretation and better explanations of experiences.

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as a guide to cultivating optimism.


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when discussing the importance of optimism and how our early childhood experiences shape our beliefs about what's possible and not possible for us.


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when discussing the development of personality characteristics and the importance of positive thinking.


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to learn about interpreting life events and developing an optimistic explanatory style.

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when discussing learned helplessness versus learned optimism.


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when discussing learned optimism as a counter to learned helplessness.


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when discussing that defensive pessimism does not discount any of Martin Sulivan's work with Learn Optimism.


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