The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self―not Just Your "good" Self―drives Success And Fulfillment
by Robert Biswas-Diener /
2014 / English / PDF
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InThe Upside of Your Dark Side
The Upside of Your Dark Side, two pioneering
researchers in the field of psychology show that while
mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they
cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us
back. Emotions like anger, anxiety, or doubt might be
uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly
useful.
, two pioneering
researchers in the field of psychology show that while
mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take us far, they
cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us
back. Emotions like anger, anxiety, or doubt might be
uncomfortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly
useful.
For instance:
For instance:
• Anger fuels creativity
• Anger fuels creativity
• Guilt sparks improvement
• Guilt sparks improvement
• Self-doubt enhances performance
• Self-doubt enhances performance
• Selfishness increases courage
• Selfishness increases courage
• Mindlessness leads to better decisions
• Mindlessness leads to better decisions
The key lies in what the authors call “emotional agility,” the
ability to access our full range of emotions—not just the “good”
ones—in order to respond most effectively to whatever situation
we might encounter. Drawing on years of scientific research and a
wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military,
parenting, education, romance, business, and more,
The key lies in what the authors call “emotional agility,” the
ability to access our full range of emotions—not just the “good”
ones—in order to respond most effectively to whatever situation
we might encounter. Drawing on years of scientific research and a
wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military,
parenting, education, romance, business, and more,The Upside
of Your Dark Side
The Upside
of Your Dark Side is a refreshing reality check that shows us
how we can truly maximize our potential.
is a refreshing reality check that shows us
how we can truly maximize our potential.