In this groundbreaking national bestseller, Martin E.P. Seligman shows you how to chart a new approach to living with flexible optimism. Drawing from more than twenty years of clinical research, Dr. Seligman outlines easy-to-follow techniques that have helped thousands of people rise above pessimism and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts and build a life of rewards and lasting happiness. Learned Optimism shows you how to: recognize your explanatory style -- what to say to yourself when you experience set-backs -- and how it influences your life boost your mood and your immune system -- with healthful thoughts help your children to practice the thought patterns that encourage optimism break the I-give-up habit with Dr. Seligmans ABC techniques change your interior dialogue and experience the astonishing positive results