Flow : The Psychology of Happiness Paperback / softback
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Part of the Rider Classics series
Paperback / softback
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What really makes us feel glad to be alive? This classic work of psychology from world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being. '[He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending' ?
Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow'Mr Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge' ?
The New York Times'Elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever' The Times'Enlightening, thought-provoking, relevant' -- ***** Reader review'I actually struggled to put it down' -- ***** Reader review'It will definitely help me structure and control my mind better' -- ***** Reader review'If you are searching to add meaning to your life, or to gain more enjoyment from the life that you have, reading this book is a must' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************Control of consciousness determines the quality of lifeCombining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow. Arguing that the human brain is most happy when engaged in the meaningful pursuit of a goal - anything from sport to learning a language, from enjoyable work to practising music - he demonstrates that the need to concentrate and lose yourself in the moment is the key to finding inner peace, happiness and order in the midst of our chaotic lives.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Ebury Publishing
- Publication Date:06/01/2022
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- ISBN:9781846046957
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Ebury Publishing
- Publication Date:06/01/2022
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- ISBN:9781846046957
