Pritchett, Price.  <br/><br/>
Hard optimism :  how to succeed in a world where positive wins / 
Price Pritchett.  
 - New York   McGraw-Hill,   2007. 
 - iv, 139 p.   21 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-139) 
<br/><br/>Control the life-shaping power of your thoughts and attitudes -- Assess your current level of optimism -- Develop the explanatory style of an optimist -- Eliminate the explanatory style that pessimists use -- Recognize and dispute pessimistic thoughts -- Use positive reappraisal to handle problems and disappointments -- Make hope a habit -- Know how and when to use negative thinking -- Practice gratitude and forgiveness -- Play to your signature strengths -- Go for flow -- Act the way you want to feel 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>780071485456 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Optimism
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BF698.35 O57  / P75 2007