The Positive Power of Negative Thinking: Using Defensive Pessisism to Manage Anxiety and Perform at Your Peak

Julie Norem/ Julie K. Norem

ISBN 10: 0465051391 / ISBN 13: 9780465051397

Published by Basic Books, 2002

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reprint edition. 256 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Positive Power of Negative Thinking: Using Defensive Pessisism to Manage Anxiety and Perform at Your Peak
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0465051391
• ISBN 13: 9780465051397
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.32 kilograms

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Synopsis

How often are we urged to "look on the bright side"? From Norman Vincent Peale to the ubiquitous smiley face, optimism has become an essential part of American society. In this long-overdue book, psychologist Julie Norem offers convincing evidence that, for many people, positive thinking is an ineffective strategy -- and often an obstacle -- for successfully coping with the anxieties and pressures of modern life. Drawing on her own research and many vivid case histories, Norem provides evidence of the powerful benefits of "defensive pessimism," which has helped millions to manage anxiety and perform their best work.

About the Author

Julie K. Norem, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College. Her work on defensive pessimism has been cited in the New York Times, SELF, the Washington Post, Men's Health, McCall's, and American Health. She lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts.