- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (Dec 15 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811841693
- ISBN-13: 978-0811841696
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.4 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #476,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An optimistic approach to life not only reduces stress but leads to positive mental, emotional and physical health. The latest title in the bestselling Learn To series takes a practical and insightful approach to helping readers increase optimism in their lives. It suggests realistic ways to transform daily living-from parenting and family to school and the workplace-by developing a positive attitude.
About the Author
Lucy MacDonald is certified with the Canadian Counselling Association and has been in private practice for five years. A motivational speaker who also works in private industry and with government, academic and nonprofit organizations, she lives in Montreal.
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Optimism is a term that is familiar to us all, conveyed in commonplace images such as the half-full glass, the silver lining and the sunny side of the street. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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Warm and friendly like a comfort food,
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This review is from: Learn to Be an Optimist (Paperback)
As an avid reader and lover of books, I consider the discovery of a good book to be one of life's most delicious pleasures. Learn to Be an Optimist, by Lucy MacDonald was one such discovery. The first item to strike the eye is the beautiful presentation of the book. Its softly-coloured illustrations and helpful sidebars offering additional tips and information relating to the subject of discussion make it a very enjoyable read. Backed by solid research, the book covers a broad range of issues including the benefits of optimism, how to manage health, overcoming depression, aging with attitude, stress management, how to use visualization and healing techniques, the benefits of laughter, and how to develop optimistic relationships.With a writing style that is clear and accessible, you will acquire techniques and approaches that will serve you well for the rest of your life, and perhaps maybe even pass on to your children and grandchildren. Although I was familiar with most of its concepts, reading it was like taking a refresher course in all that is good, and positive and worthwhile in life. What a wonderful gift idea! Pauline Edward, author of Astrological Crosses in Relationships
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Warm and friendly like a comfort food!,
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This review is from: Learn to Be An Optimist (Paperback)
Warm and friendly, like a comfort food!As an avid reader and lover of books, I consider the discovery of a good book to be one of life's most delicious pleasures. Learn to Be an Optimist, by Lucy MacDonald was one such discovery. The first item to strike the eye is the beautiful presentation of the book. Its softly-coloured illustrations and helpful sidebars offering additional tips and information relating to the subject of discussion make it a very enjoyable read. Backed by solid research, the book covers a broad range of issues including the benefits of optimism, how to manage health, overcoming depression, aging with attitude, stress management, how to use visualization and healing techniques, the benefits of laughter, and how to develop optimistic relationships. With a writing style that is clear and accessible, you will acquire techniques and approaches that will serve you well for the rest of your life, and perhaps maybe even pass on to your children and grandchildren. Although I was familiar with most of its concepts, reading it was like taking a refresher course in all that is good, and positive and worthwhile in life. What a wonderful gift idea!
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Warm and friendly like a comfort food!,
By Pauline Edward - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Learn to Be An Optimist (Paperback)
Warm and friendly, like a comfort food!As an avid reader and lover of books, I consider the discovery of a good book to be one of life's most delicious pleasures. Learn to Be an Optimist, by Lucy MacDonald was one such discovery. The first item to strike the eye is the beautiful presentation of the book. Its softly-coloured illustrations and helpful sidebars offering additional tips and information relating to the subject of discussion make it a very enjoyable read. Backed by solid research, the book covers a broad range of issues including the benefits of optimism, how to manage health, overcoming depression, aging with attitude, stress management, how to use visualization and healing techniques, the benefits of laughter, and how to develop optimistic relationships. With a writing style that is clear and accessible, you will acquire techniques and approaches that will serve you well for the rest of your life, and perhaps maybe even pass on to your children and grandchildren. Although I was familiar with most of its concepts, reading it was like taking a refresher course in all that is good, and positive and worthwhile in life. What a wonderful gift idea! 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun format. Easy small lessons to follow. Works only if you do the assignments,
By blair "masterblair" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Learn to Be An Optimist (Paperback)
I found this gem of a book at a bookstore, took a picture of it to remind myself and got it at Amazon. Good book. Some find it too simplistic...but I guess I like to get to the meat of the matter. Gives insights from someone who had to learn and use these steps to become more optimistic.I am doing the exercises and I feel much better. But with anything...consistancy makes it work...not just reading it. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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By Bobby W. Miller "KILL ME IF YOU CAN" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Learn to Be An Optimist (Paperback)
This is a clear and well-written self-help book. If you have any doubts or misgivings about your strengths, abilities, self-esteem or happiness, you're sure to find valuable information here.Ms. MacDonald discusses the theory of optimism, how to acquire it, how it benefits your physical and mental health, and how to use and share your optimism skills at work and at home. She encourages you early in the book to start a journal to record your strengths, weaknesses, and fears and to keep this journal going indefinitely--it's the heart of your commitment. She offers practical advice and exercises as well. However, she doesn't expect perfectionism. Even optimistic people hit hurdles now and then. But the foundation for being optimistic--the sense of control over your life--is what helps these people get through the tough times in fine shape. And when you're optimistic, you have the ability to approach a situation as a challenge rather than a problem. If you want to enrich your own life, your kids' lives and your family life, this is the book for you. After all, your optimism is your gift to the world. |
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