Corey L. M. Keyes

Like many people during the pandemic, I read Adam Grant's essay on languishing and felt seen in a way I hadn't before. I appreciated having a term for what it meant to not be mentally unwell, but not exactly thriving, either. So when I saw this book, I had to pick it up. I had assumed it was written by the author of the popular New York Times piece, but, alas, it wasn't.

I dove into the book with high hopes, wanting more of what the article delivered. And I got some of that. The topic is fascinating and deeply relatable, but the writing style was much too dry and academic in nature. I kept finding my attention straying, and I'd have to go back and re-read entire paragraphs because my mind kept wandering.

I was also disappointed by the practical suggestions for moving from languishing to flourishing. It was a bit like being told to eat more vegetables--good for me, sure, but hardly a revelation.

Still, the book is relatable and relevant to our collective experience, and I'm glad I read it. I just wish it was more memorable and impactful overall.… (plus d'informations)

Dit naslagwerk bundelt de groeiende internationale wetenschappelijke kennis over het belang van positieve psychologie in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg. Bij positieve geestelijke gezondheidszorg staat het subjectief welzijn, als fundamenteel onderdeel van onze levenskwaliteit, centraal. Het mag dus niet beperkt worden tot de afwezigheid van ziekte. Zo worden naties en gemeenschappen met een gezondere populatie en een hogere ontwikkelingsgraad verondersteld een beter algemeen welzijn te kennen. Recent empirisch onderzoeksmateriaal bevestigt dit.… (plus d'informations)