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From Surviving to Thriving: A student's guide to feeling and doing well at university


From Surviving to Thriving: A student's guide to feeling and doing well at university

Paperback by van Nieuwerburgh, Christian; Williams, Paige

From Surviving to Thriving: A student's guide to feeling and doing well at university

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ISBN:
9781529741131
Publication Date:
29 Mar 2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
192 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 9 May 2024
From Surviving to Thriving: A student's guide to feeling and doing well at university

Description

Many universities around the world are seeing how they can use theories of positive psychology to help students cope well with the ever-increasing stresses of modern-day life and university. This practical, hands-on book will help you understand, experience and put into practice skills and strategies to improve and sustain your wellbeing so that you can thrive throughout your time at university. With enough scientific theory and knowledge for you to understand why it works, our focus is on practical activities that will make a difference in your life. Edited and authored by practising university teachers of the science of wellbeing, this textbook is essential reading for any student, whether you are studying positive psychology or just navigating university life. Each chapter explores a key area of positive psychology and provides activities to enhance your wellbeing and contribute to that of other people. Covering topics from identifying your strengths to mindfulness, and from dealing with adversity to the importance of play, this book will help you move from surviving to thriving at university. Christian van Nieuwerburgh is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health at the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, and Global Director of Growth Coaching International. Paige Williams is an Honorary Fellow of the Centre for Positive Psychology and an Associate of Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: Thrive at university - Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Paige Williams Chapter 2. Learn about how you learn - Paige Williams and Christian van Nieuwerburgh Chapter 3. Identify your strengths - Andrea Giraldez-Hayes Chapter 4. Be hopeful - Rachel Colla Chapter 5. Focus on what is possible - Ana Paula Nacif Chapter 6. Look after yourself - Peggy Kern Chapter 7. Live in the moment - Rona Hart Chapter 8. Invest in relationships - Aneta Tunariu Chapter 9. Prepare for adversity - Hanna Kampman Chapter 10. Be playful - Robert Biswas-Diener Chapter 11. Find meaning - Michael Steger Chapter 12. Learn about yourself - Aaron Jarden and Rebecca Jarden Chapter 13. Care about the world - Tim Lomas Chapter 14. Conclusion: Savour your experiences - Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Paige Williams

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