Flourishing ─ How to Achieve a Deeper Sense of Well-Being, Meaning and Purpose-Even When Facing Adversity

Do you want to be stronger, more optimistic, and creative? Want to be better at grasping opportunities, pursuing goals, and facing set-backs? Do you want to FLOURISH? You may think that in times of crisis survival is the best strategy. But here psychologist Maureen Gaffney shows that in an increasingly uncertain world it is not only possible for us to flourish, but essential that we take steps to do so. In this book she will show you how to achieve a deeper sense of well-being, meaning, and purpose; use adversity as a positive turning point in your life; train your mind to pay attention; master your emotions; and focus on your goals. We can all flourish, and in this exciting and innovative book—packed full of practical examples and techniques—you will find the perfect guide to positive living. Drawing on Maureen Gaffney's experience of working with people and organizations around the world, and on new research, this gripping, stimulating, and inspiring book will help you change your life for the better. Get ready to flourish.

Maureen Gaffney is a leading psychologist who combines work in academia with a busy international consultancy business with clients in Ireland, the UK, Israel, and the US. She has worked with the Intel Corporation for over a decade and serves on the executive committee of the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. She is also a columnist, broadcaster, and author.