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March is National Optimism Month
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"But I'm Just a Cock-eyed Optimist ..."
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Award-winning motivational speaker and workshop leader Altman presents a pocket guide to using the events of daily lives to awaken gratitude, contentment, calm, and well-being in every moment
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Going the extra smile
by George Foreman
The former heavyweight champion explains how new levels of happiness and achievement can be obtained through optimism, faith, resilience, forgiveness, and seeing the best in others, in a book with personal stories from the author
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Always looking up : the adventures of an incurable optimist
by Michael J. Fox
The Hollywood celebrity and author of the best-selling Lucky Man shares the personal philosophy that has helped him to get through some of the darkest times in his life, discusses the course of his battle with Parkinson's, and reveals how he endeavors to find happiness in everyday gifts.
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Resilient : how to grow an unshakable core of calm, strength, and happiness
by Rick Hanson
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity.
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Rethinking positive thinking : inside the new science of motivation
by Gabriele Oettingen
A psychology professor describes how positive thinking actually distracts people from success by leading to daydreams and fantasies instead of hard work, and offers the process of “mental contrasting” as a means to better motivate a person toward their goals. 25,000 first printing.
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Learned optimism : how to change your mind and your life
by Martin E. P. Seligman
An authority on cognitive psychology and motivation documents the positive effects of optimism on the quality of life and provides a program of specific exercises designed to break the pessimism habit while developing an optimistic outlook.
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Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804)646-7223
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