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

World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier, more
vibrant, and flourishing life through a process she calls the upward spiral. Youll discover:

What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective
The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity
Why positivity is more important than happiness
How positivity can enhance relationships, work, and health, and how it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives
The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 positivity ratio as a key tipping point
That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them
How to calculate your current positivity ratio, track it, and improve it

With Positivity, youll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself.


From the Hardcover edition.