PublishedRider, May 2022 |
ISBN9781846046957 |
FormatSoftcover, 384 pages |
Dimensions21.6cm × 13.5cm × 2.7cm |
The ground-breaking classic on achieving optimal happiness by world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihaly
What 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 Slow
'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
'Elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever' The Times
'Enlightening, thought-provoking, relevant' -- ****
'I actually struggled to put it down' -- *** Reader review
'It will definitely help me structure and control my mind better' -- *** Reader review
'If 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 life
Combining 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.
