BOOKS

Philippe Gabilliet – “Eloge de l’Optimisme” – Saint-Simon 2010  /  VIEW
ISBN-10: 2915134502
ISBN-13: 978-2915134506

Carol S. Dweck – “Mindset”, the new psychology of success - Random House Publishing Group /  VIEW
ISBN-10: 0345472322
ISBN-13: 978-0345472328

Martin E. P. Seligman – “Learned Optimism”, How to change your mind and your life – 2006 /  VIEW
ISBN-10: 1400078393
ISBN-13: 978-1400078394

Richard Layard – “Happiness”, lessons from a new science – Penguin Books 2005 /  VIEW
ISBN-10: 0143037013
ISBN-13: 978-0143037019

Angela Duckworth – “Grit”, the power of passion and perseverance – Scribner 2016 / VIEW 
ISBN-10: 1501111108
ISBN-13: 978-1501111105

ARTICLES
 

OPTIMISM AND BUSINESS

OPTIMISM AND SPORT

Optimism in sport - great article explaining the benefits of optimism for athletes, based on Explanatory Style

OPTIMISM AND HEALTH

Is an Optimistic Mind Associated with a Healthy Heart? - "Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity"

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY - General

Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being — and How to Achieve Them (by Martin Selingman)

Myers-Briggs or VIA Survey (Character Strengths)? Comparing two of the most popular tests in psychology.

Is constructive journalism finally taking off? Providing ‘a more accurate picture of the world’, whilst adhering to the core principles of journalism is the way the advocates of constructive journalism sell their approach

Penn Psychologists Study Intense Awe Astronauts Feel Viewing Earth From Space

Why Do Human Beings Do Good Things? The Puzzle of Altruism - Altruism isn't always just disguised self-interest. 'Pure' altruism does exist.

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