World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral." You�ll discover:�What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective� The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity� Why positivity is more important than happiness� How positivity can enhance relationships, work, and health, and how it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives� The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 "positivity ratio" as a key tipping point� That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them� How to calculate your current positivity ratio, track it, and improve itWith Positivity, you�ll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself.From the Hardcover edition.