Flow

The Psychology of Happiness

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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English

Rider
02 September 2002

Psychology; Psychology: emotions; Popular psychology; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

This classic popular psychology title explains how, by altering our perspective, we can find happiness, dispel disharmony and enter a state of perfect equilibrium - a state of 'flow'

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.

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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' --
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* Control of consciousness determines the quality of life

Combining 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.

By: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Imprint: Rider
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 217mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780712657594
ISBN 10: 0712657592
Pages: 314
Publication Date: 02 September 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mihaly Csikszentimihalyi lives in California, where he holds a post at the Peter Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University

Reviews for Flow: The Psychology of Happiness

[He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending * Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow * Elegantly written...it is more relevant than ever * The Times * 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 * [He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending * Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow *