The Benefits of a Light Heart
Happy and confident : The role of optimism and self-efficacy in solving life ’ s little ( and big ) problems 114
Resources and theories : More about these useful things 120 Cultivating a light heart : the benefits of well-being 124
The lifetime benefits of a ‘ glass half full ’: Findings from longitudinal research 129
The Black Dog : Understanding poor mental health 136 Summary of the sensible stuff , so far 141
CHAPTER SIX : MOVING FORWARD . 143
Put the Dog in the Car and let ’ s go ! |
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Coping with everyday life |
144 |
Resilience in action |
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So , how big is that problem of yours ? |
150 |
Why positive emotions matter in life and learning |
152 |
The Hunt for the Silver Lining |
157 |
THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS 159
REFERENCES 161
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