Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (English) Paperback

Description: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi His studies revealed that what makes experience genuinely satisfying is flow - a state of concentration so focused that it amounts to complete absorption in an activity and results in the achievement of a perfect state of happiness. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 flowWhat 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 SlowMr 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 TimesElegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever The TimesEnlightening, thought-provoking, relevant -- ***** Reader reviewI actually struggled to put it down -- ***** Reader reviewIt will definitely help me structure and control my mind better -- ***** Reader reviewIf 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. Notes A new edition of the guide to achieving happiness and dispelling disharmony through changing ones perspective. Author Biography Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was Claremont Graduate Universitys Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, and former chairman of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. For the past thirty years, up until he died in 2021, he was involved in research on topics related to optimal experience or "flow." He was the author of 18 books, which have been translated into more than 20 languages. Interest in his work outside academia has been shown by substantial articles in Psychology Today, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Omni, Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Focus, Newsweek, and others.Dr. Csikszentmihalyi was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Education, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Leisure Sciences. He was a Senior Fulbright Fellow and sat on several boards, including the Board of Advisers for the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He appeared on a number of foreign television networks, such as the BBC and RAI (Italian television), and took part in several hourlong segments of "Nova". Review [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 * Promotional This classic popular psychology title explains how, by altering our perspective, we can achieve happiness, dispel disharmony and enter a state of perfect equilibrium - a state of flow Review Text Elegantly written...it is more relevant than ever Review Quote Elegantly written...it is more relevant than ever Promotional "Headline" 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 Details ISBN0712657592 Author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Year 2002 ISBN-10 0712657592 ISBN-13 9780712657594 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-08-01 Imprint Rider & Co Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.1 Birth 1934 Media Book Language English Pages 320 Subtitle The Psychology of Happiness Publisher Ebury Publishing Short Title Flow UK Release Date 2002-08-01 AU Release Date 2002-08-01 NZ Release Date 2002-08-01 Audience General Alternative 9781448177707 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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