The Upside of Your Dark Side. Book Summary

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Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener

What’s inside

This book embraces the idea that negative emotions and experiences can have positive aspects, advocating for a more balanced approach to emotional life.

You’ll Learn

  • A deeper understanding of one’s emotions
  • Strategies for coping with negative feelings
  • Greater emotional intelligence and agility
  • A more balanced and fulfilling approach to life

Key Points

  • Embracing the full range of emotions
  • The benefits of negative feelings
  • Building emotional agility
  • Rethinking the pursuit of happiness
  • Integrating dark and light sides for well-being
  • Developing resilience through discomfort
  • The power of wholeness in emotional life

Who’s it For

  • Psychology enthusiasts
  • Self-help readers
  • Those facing emotional struggles
  • Professionals in mental health

About the author

Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener are renowned psychologists known for their work on psychological flexibility and well-being.