Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson
The broaden-and-build theory: positive emotions widen attention and build resources, and the 3-to-1 ratio (later disputed) marks flourishing. The science and the practices, from the researcher.
Read it if…
you want the research on positive emotions from their main scientist.
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Skip it if…
you are put off by the ratio controversy; the theory survives it.
Try instead: The Myths of Happiness →
Three things you will actually use
- Positive emotions broaden and build.
- Reduce negativity first.
- Cultivate ten forms of positivity.
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Track your positivity ratio for two weeks.
Our verdict
Broaden and build.
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