Breaking Murphy's Law: How Optimists Get What They Want from Life - and Pessimists Can Too

Pollyannas take heart, pessimists take note: Recent studies on achievement and well-being show that optimistic behavior contributes to better physical health, greater resilience in the face of life’s twists and turns, and more satisfying relationships. As psychologists Suzanne Segerstrom reveals, optimists lay groundwork for the success they envision. While the rest of us worry whether our goals are attainable, those who practice optimism try to achieve theirs. Breaking Murphy’s Law shows you simple ways to develop the skills that natural-born optimists use to get what they want from life.

The Optimists Handbook: Facts, Figures and Arguments to Silence Cynics, Doom-Mongers and Defeatists

Inman pulls together 100 positive things for people to feel good about. Intended to offer readers a little hope in their daily lives, this book reminds them there is always something to smile about. Nick Inman was educated in the UK and has written a number of travel guides on Spain, particularly Costa Blanca. He has also written books on Istanbul, Mexico, and Jerusalem