The Antidote: Happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking

Discover a refreshing approach to self-help with 'The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking' by Oliver Burkeman. This transformative book delves into the paradox of happiness, challenging the conventional wisdom that positive thinking is the key to joy. Instead, Burkeman presents a compelling case for embracing the negative aspects of life, showing that accepting uncertainty, unhappiness, and failure can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling existence. With insights drawn from a diverse range of thinkers, including philosophers, psychologists, and even business consultants, 'The Antidote' uncovers an alternative path to well-being that many have overlooked. This guide is NOT for those who wish to solely focus on rainbows and sunshine; rather, it is for individuals seeking genuine happiness through honesty, self-acceptance, and a realistic outlook on life. The 256-page paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2013, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by traditional self-help advice. Whether you're battling procrastination or anxiety, this book provides actionable strategies that can change your perspective. Order your copy today and start embracing life’s challenges – who knows? You might just find happiness waiting on the other side. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147653
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
The Antidote- Happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking is an exploration of a radically new path to happiness. In an approach that turns decades of self-help advice on its head, Oliver Burkeman explains why positive thinking serves only to make us more miserable, and why 'getting motivated' can exacerbate procrastination. Comparing the personal philosophies of dozens of 'happy' people - among them philosophers and experimental psychologists, Buddhists and terrorism experts, New Age dreamers and hard-headed business consultants - Burkeman uncovers some common ground. They all believe that there is an alternative 'negative path' to happiness and success that involves coming face-to-face with, even embracing, precisely the things we spend our lives trying to avoid. Burkeman concedes that in our personal lives and the world at large, it's our constant efforts to eliminate the negative - uncertainty, unhappiness, failure - that cause us to feel so anxious, insecure and unhappy. Hilarious and compulsively readable, The Antidote will have you on the road to happiness in no time.

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