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Although far from a 'light read,' I found the intense mental concentration the book demanded to be almost physically pleasurable (yes, I am in fact the very definition of a nerd).

Consider it the official 'Handbook on Happiness.' Part science and part philosophy, it essentially defines happiness itself, then proceeds to explain in detail how we can attain it every waking moment of our lives (hypothetically at least). This is quite possibly the most important book I have ever read. This book appears to assume an intrapersonal learning style (NF?) Significant childhood pain can lead to a well-adjusted adult's lifelong theme of service to correct the injustice. We don't get upset because we believe that our life is in God's hands, and whatever He decides will be fine with us.' How does someone stay relaxed under extreme pressure? 'There is nothing to it. Transformational (not regressive) coping:' 'If one operates with unselfconscious assurance, and remains open to the environment and involved in it, a solution is likely to emerge.'Ĥ. Is our current ability to specialize jobs a gift of systemic cooperation? Maybe for fortunate people like me who love my work, but certainly not for everyone. Question: The Bible states that work is a punishment for sin. How can I encourage this intrinsic enjoyment in my students? Memorize facts not to memorize, but to gain understanding and contextualized knowledge.Īpplying scientific reasoning, mathematical thinking, is viewed as a pleasurable game by experts in the field.

Music, Food: Consume passively or savor actively? These 7 steps can be applied in various contexts, with other ultimate goals. The goal of loss of self is opposite of flow, but the first 7 steps yield greater self-control similar to flow. dhyana: intense meditation (sans external object of 6) dharana: holding on concentrate on single stimulus (opp. pratyahara: withdrawal ability to see, feel, and hear at willĦ. challenge: parents provide appropriate challenges for their childrenĥ. centering: parents' interest in the child in that momentĥ. concern for self disappears (paradoxically awareness of self is heightened immediately after flow)ĥ elements of happy teenagers' growing up:Ģ. deep, effortless involvement (lack of awareness of worries and frustrations)ħ. confront challenging but completable tasksĥ. centering: pare My notes, including liberal use of direct quotes:ġ. sense of duration of time is altered 5 elements of happy teenagers' growing up: 1. concern for self disappears (paradoxically awareness of self is heightened immediately after flow) 8. deep, effortless involvement (lack of awareness of worries and frustrations) 6. confront challenging but completable tasks 2. My notes, including liberal use of direct quotes: 8 elements of enjoyment: 1.

Flow the psychology of optimal experience audiobook torrent