Learned Optimism
How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Summary:
The book presents the concept of learned optimism, explaining how individuals can challenge and change their negative thought patterns to improve their mental well-being. It provides strategies and practical exercises based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help readers cultivate a more positive outlook and enhance their resilience against adversity.
Key points:
1. Explanatory Style: Seligman's concept where individuals explain events to themselves. It involves permanence (bad events as permanent/temporary), pervasiveness (affecting all/one area of life), and personalization (self-blame/external causes). Optimists view setbacks as temporary, specific, and external.
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