Table of Contents
Preface ix
Disclaimer xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Chapter 1 Why You Are Negative 1
Chapter 2 Talking Yourself into a Negative State 19
Chapter 3 Empathy and How to Lie to Yourself 37
Chapter 4 How to Stop Complaining 57
Chapter 5 The Awesome Power of Gratitude 77
Chapter 6 Reframing Negative Events 97
Chapter 7 How to Live Happily with Political Divisiveness 113
Chapter 8 Wanting and the Perils of Social Media 131 Chapter 9 How to Change Your State 149
Chapter 10 Minding Mindfulness 165
Chapter 11 How to Forget Your Problems and Concerns 177
Chapter 12 The Negativity Fast 189
Endnotes 205
Recommended Resources 219
About the Author 223
Index 225