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

Description: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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. 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. 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". Details ISBN 0712657592 ISBN-13 9780712657594 Title Flow Author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 320 Publisher Ebury Publishing GE_Item_ID:565439; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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