City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

Feelings like anger, boredom, guilt, and anxiety might be uncomfortable, but they are also incredibly useful. In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed psychologists Dr Todd Kashdan and Dr Robert Biswas-Diener explain why positivity and mindfulness can only take us so far. To live life to the full, we need to cultivate 'emotional agility' – the ability to access our full range of emotions (not just the 'good' ones). Find out why: • Anger fuels creativityGuilt sparks improvementSelf-doubt enhances performanceSelfishness increases courageDrawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples from sports, parenting, relationships, business and more, The Power of Negative Emotion is a bold handbook for a more fulfilling and successful life.

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The Power of Negative EmotionHow Anger, Guilt, and Self Doubt are Essential to Success and Fulfillment