The Upside of Your Dark Side by Todd Kashdan Phd

The Upside of Your Dark Side by Todd Kashdan Phd

In The Upside of Your Dark Side, two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions like anger, anxiety, or doubt might be uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful.

For instance:
- Anger fuels creativity
- Guilt sparks improvement
- Self-doubt enhances performance
- Selfishness increases courage
- Mindlessness leads to better decisions

The key lies in what the authors call emotional agility, the ability to access our full range of emotions--not just the good ones--in order to respond most effectively to whatever situation we might encounter. Drawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military, parenting, education, romance, business, and more, The Upside of Your Dark Side is a refreshing reality check that shows us how we can truly maximize our potential.

Kashdan, Todd: - Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D., is a recognized authority on personality, well-being, and social relationships. He has published more than 150 scholarly articles and trains professionals to become emotionally and socially agile. He has been honored with the Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year Award at George Mason University and the 2013 Distinguished Scientific Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association. His work has been featured in several media outlets, including the New York Times and the Washington Post.

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ISBN 13	9781594631733
ISBN 10	1594631735
Title	The Upside of Your Dark Side
Author	Todd Kashdan Phd
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hudson Street Press
Year published	2014-09-25
Number of pages	304
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