Dr Barclay. ‘If the treatment isn’t working, question the diagnosis.’ (Location 53)
focused on my wellbeing first, and used that wellbeing to drive my focus and motivation second. (Location 62)
It suggested that feeling good doesn’t just end with feeling good. It actually changes our patterns of thought and behaviour. (Location 82)
According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions ‘broaden’ our awareness and ‘build’ our cognitive and social resources. Broaden refers to the immediate effect of positive emotions: when we’re feeling good, our minds open up, we take in more information, and we see more possibilities around us. (Location 90)
Positive emotions are the fuel that drives the engine of human flourishing. (Location 98)
Step one is feeling better. Step two is doing more of what matters to us. (Location 106)
Positive emotions are bound up with a set of four hormones – endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin – which are often labelled as the ‘feel-good hormones’. (Location 115)
Individuals who frequently experience positive emotions aren’t just more sociable, optimistic and creative. They also accomplish more. These people bring an infectious energy to their environment, proving more likely to enjoy fulfilling relationships, get higher salaries and truly shine in their professional lives. (Location 146)
The 8 Play Personalities (Location 297)
Walter Isaacson summarised his findings thus: ‘Being curious about everything not only makes you more creative. It enriches your life.’ (Location 336)
No failure is ever just a failure. It’s an invitation to try something new. (Location 494)
The trick is simple: when you feel like your work is draining or overwhelming, try asking yourself, ‘How can I approach this with a little less seriousness, and a little more sincerity?’ (Location 526)
How does our level of self-confidence affect our performance? The answer to this question – along with those of many such studies before and since – is simple: a great deal. Feeling confident about our ability to complete a task makes us feel good when we’re doing it, and helps us do it better. (Location 613)
the very act of hearing small positive interventions, like ‘You can do it!’ or ‘Nearly there!’, can have a remarkable effect on our self-confidence levels. (Location 637)
got a positive self-talk intervention, where they were (Location 644)