Miriam Akhtar

Miriam Akhtar introduces a major breakthrough in the treatment of depression' - Dr Chris Johnston, GP and Action for Happiness campaigner Expert author Miriam Akhtar explains how following the principles of Positive Psychology - cultivating positive emotions - can help you overcome depression and live a happier, more fulfilled life. The book begins by explaining the principles of Positive Psychology, which include savouring positive events, expressing gratitude for everyday experiences we may take for granted, practising meditation, developing optimism and cultivating resilience in the face of difficulties. It then goes on to focus on how these principles can help people cope with one of the most widespread problems in society today - depression. Akhtar explains, in friendly and accessible language, how Positive Psychology can help to prevent depression arising or, if you are already experiencing the blues, how the easy and straightforward exercises can reduce your symptoms and allow the sun to shine on your life once more. Throughout the book she brings these concepts to life by providing real-life case studies that show you how you can work her ideas into your daily routine.

Self-help Strategies for Happiness, Inner-Strength and Well-Being

Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression

Steve Humphries

Ros Belford

This is the story of rise of the summer holiday as Britain's most popular leisure activity. From pre-war through to the 1950s were the boom years for the British seaside resorts, but by the mid 1960s jet airliners were in widespread service, leading to package holidays and the mass invasion of the Rivieras and Costas.

The British on Holiday at Home and Abroad

Some Liked it Hot

One in two people in the developed world will experience depression in their lifetime. This book is aimed at the millions suffering mild-to-moderate depression as well as those who want to protect themselves against persistent low moods. It explains key strategies to help you not only overcome depression but also reduce the chances of it occurring or recurring. As you practise the simple yet highly-effective exercises that positive psychologist Miriam Akhtar suggests, you will find your mood lifts naturally, your confidence, resilience, positivity and strength grow, and your outlook becomes more optimistic. These strategies come not only from the author's professional practice as a positive psychologist and coach, but also her background as someone who has suffered from depression herself. The book begins by explaining the principles of Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of optimal functioning - what it takes to feel good, function well and flourish. It then goes on to focus on how its simple but profound techniques, from savouring positive events, consciously expressing gratitude for everyday experiences, practising meditation, and working on developing optimism and cultivating resilience in the face of difficulties, can help to prevent depression arising or, if you are already experiencing the blues, reduce your symptoms and allow the sun to shine on your life once more. Throughout the book she brings these concepts to life by providing real-life case studies that show you how you can work her ideas into your daily routine.

Self-help Strategies to Build Strength, Resilience and All-Round Happiness

A fully illustrated pocket guide to happiness from leading Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar. What is happiness? What can we do to be happier? Why does happiness matter? In this beautifully illustrated little book, leading Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar introduces us to the key ingredients of a well-lived and fulfilling life. Drawing on her expert knowledge of the Science of Happiness, the author shares 12 evidence-based Happiness Habits and the key practices that will help us obtain and sustain happiness in our daily lives - such as connecting with others, feeling gratitude, spending time in nature, being mindful, savouring the moment and practising positive emotion. Bursting with practical, accessible tools and easy-to-follow exercises, this little book offers readers invaluable advice on how to create the best conditions for a happy life, well lived.

Simple practices for sustainable wellbeing

The Little Book of Happiness

Einfach mehr Glück ins Leben holen! Das wünschen sich alle, ob jung oder alt, reich oder arm. Doch leichter gesagt als getan. Die renommierte Psychologin und Glücksforscherin Miriam Akhtar zeigt: Glücklichsein ist eine Frage der bewussten Entscheidung – und diese lebensverändernde Entscheidung kann jeder treffen. Die Übungen und Impulse aus diesem kleinen Glückskurs lassen uns verblüffend schnell und einfach mehr Zufriedenheit und Erfüllung finden. Indem wir gezielt lernen, die Verbindung zu anderen Menschen zu fördern, Dankbarkeit zu kultivieren, den Moment zu genießen oder positive Emotionen einzuüben, sind nachhaltige Glücksmomente garantiert.

Kleine Übungen für mehr Freude, Zuversicht und Erfüllung

Das kleine Buch zum Glücklichsein

What is happiness? What can we do to be happier? Why does happiness matter? In this beautifully illustrated little book, leading Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar introduces us to the key ingredients of a well-lived and fulfilling life. Drawing on her expert knowledge of the Science of Happiness, the author shares 12 evidence-based Happiness Habits and the key practices that will help us obtain and sustain happiness in our daily lives - such as connecting with others, feeling gratitude, spending time in nature, being mindful, savouring the moment and practising positive emotion. Bursting with practical, accessible tools and easy-to-follow exercises, this little book offers readers invaluable advice on how to create the best conditions for a happy life, well lived.

Miriam Akhtar

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