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Flow

The Psychology of Happiness

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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' -- ***** Reader review
'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

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Control of consciousness determines the quality of life
Combining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyireveals 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 concentrateand lose yourself in the momentis the key to finding inner peace, happiness and orderin the midst of our chaotic lives.
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Pages:

384

Published:

6 Apr 2022

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Imprint

Rider

ISBN:

9781846046957

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' -- ***** Reader review


'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 Csikszentmihalyireveals 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 concentrateand lose yourself in the momentis the key to finding inner peace, happiness and orderin the midst of our chaotic lives.
$40.00