5 Big Happiness Myths Debunked--And The Power Of Negative Thinking

Has anybody had a chance to look at this myth-debunking book by Oliver Burkeman? If you do, please give me a little report. I might use it, next time. Or you might, for your final report.

"It sometimes feels as if the "happiness industry"--the self-help books, motivational speakers, corporate consultants and the rest--makes its money by being useless.
It's an ingenious business model, when you think about it: promise to help people think positive, then when your techniques fail, conclude that they weren't thinking positively enough--sending them back for more. Among the many myths and misconceptions dogging the subject of happiness, here are five of the worst, along with some suggestions for what to do instead.

1. IT'S CRUCIAL TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE MINDSET
Good luck with that..."

 5 Big Happiness Myths Debunked--And The Power Of Negative Thinking | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

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ALSO NOTE: it's time to decide if you're doing a final solo report, or a final essay, or a final series of blog posts. You're exempt from any of those if you've kept a "perfect" scorecard through the last class. Sign-up sheet next time.

AND: so many of you did so well on the first two exams that I see no point in scheduling a third. Anyone who wishes to try and improve their exam average should just submit a short (2 pg minimum) essay on the Happy topic of their choice. I prefer that you post it, under the subject heading "Exam #3," but you may turn in a hard copy if you prefer.