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• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• The authors
• Acknowledgements
• Preface: A new beginning
• About this book
• Part A Introduction
• Foundations for a brighter future
• The potential that positive psychology offers
• Wellbeing matters
• What kind of world do we want to live in?
• The psychological foundations of wellbeing
• Principles for psychological wellbeing
• 1 Feeling connected to others
• 2 Having a sense of autonomy
• 3 Feeling competent
• 4 Paying attention to what’s going well
• 5 Having a sense of meaning
• Core capabilities
• 1 Open mind – mindful awareness
• 2 Open heart – kindness and compassion
• 3 Clear thinking – informed appraisal
• Wise action
• In summary
• Key sources
• Part B What makes for a good life?
• Chapter 1 Childhood
• How we raise children matters for universal wellbeing
• From birth to adolescence
• First experiences of life
• The early years
• Middle childhood: becoming part of a social world
• Learning values
• Adolescence
• Growing ‘good’ men
• Neurodiversity
• Families that enable children – and the future – to flourish
• Examples of positive action
• Hope and optimism
• Key sources
• Chapter 2 Education
• Why and how is education important for wellbeing?
• What do we need to learn?
• The fundamental elements of education
• The formal curriculum
• Pedagogy & teaching approaches
• The learning environment
• An alternative education to build a thriving future
• What students need to learn
• How students might learn
• An optimal environment in which to learn
• Hope and optimism
• Key sources
• Chapter 3 Work
• Why work matters for wellbeing
• Wellbeing is good for work
• What makes work good for wellbeing?
• Wellbeing is a corporate social responsibility
• The psychological principles at work
• 1 Feeling connected to others
• 2 Autonomy and the importance of managers
• 3 Feeling competent
• 4 Emotionally positive work environments
• 5 Meaning at work
• People management processes
• The science of wellbeing and the future of work
• Key sources
• Chapter 4 Ageing
• Why think about ageing?
• Capability and ageing
• Happiness and ageing
• Health, wealth and longevity
• Social challenges in ageing well
• Retirement
• Loneliness
• Social attitudes
• Positive ageing
• Preparing for new priorities
• The older worker
• Intergenerational care
• With design in mind
• The bigger picture
• Going forward
• Key sources
• Part C The foundations of everyday flourishing
• Chapter 5 Relationships
• Why are positive relationships so important for wellbeing?
• A positive sense of self
• Positioning others
• Learning about relationships
• ASPIRE to positive relationships
• Agency
• Safety
• Positivity
• Inclusion
• Respect
• Equity
• Hope and aspiration
• Ideas for action
• Key sources
• Chapter 6 Health
• Towards positive health
• Both physical and mental health matter
• How much does health depend on our healthcare system?
• Individual factors that influence health
• Body and mind always interact
• Managing stress and pain
• Mindfulness and compassion as foundations of physical and mental health
• Social determinants of health
• A whole of society approach to health
• Co-creating health
• Creating health for all
• Ideas for action
• Key sources
• Chapter 7 Community
• What is community?
• Why community matters
• Community building
• The vulnerability of communities in today’s world
• Family and community
• The impact of external forces on community cohesion
• Building flourishing communities from inside and out
• Community begins at home – and in the neighbourhood
• Achieving flourishing communities
• Conclusion
• Key sources
• Chapter 8 Leisure
• Why is leisure important for wellbeing?
• Do we have time for leisure?
• Is all leisure good for us?
• What does positive psychology research say about leisure?
• Active and passive leisure: Context matters
• Sport and physical activity
• Creativity and the arts
• Music
• Being in nature
• Volunteering
• Do it now!
• Key sources
• Part D The world around us
• Chapter 9 Media
• Why media matters
• Eyes wide open
• Reclaiming the media we want and need
• Aspiration and action
• What is needed for successful community media?
• Going forward: being media
• Key sources
• Chapter 10 Society
• What makes for a good society?
• What gets in the way of a society where everyone can flourish?
• What can positive psychology offer?
• Social connection
• Self-determination
• Building on what’s working
• Building better societies
• Fairness: equality versus equity
• Addressing discrimination?
• Feeling safe
• Positive criminology
• Empowerment of women
• Increasing employment prospects
• Aspiration and hope
• Key sources
• Chapter 11 Economics
• Economics and wellbeing
• Wealth and wellbeing
• What can be done to promote change?
• Paying for change
• How do we get there?
• Good practice and hope
• Employee-owned businesses
• Ethical banking and social investment
• Taking action
• Key sources
• Chapter 12 Politics
• Why is politics important for wellbeing?
• Some political systems are more conducive to flourishing
• How can politics promote wellbeing?
• How can wellbeing promote better politics?
• What would positive politics look like?
• Positive political communication
• Grassroots politics
• Making change happen
• Changing the voting system
• Involving citizens in policy and decision-making
• Key sources
• Chapter 13 Environment
• Why is the environment important for wellbeing?
• How physical surroundings affect our wellbeing
• The natural environment
• The built environment
• The global environment
• How positive psychology can contribute to a flourishing environment
• Financial case for sustainability
• Reasons to be hopeful
• Successful and scalable sustainability projects
• Learnings from COVID-19
• Can indigenous thinking save the world?
• Young people are the future
• Key sources
• Part E Conclusion
• Making choices for a brighter future
• Facing the future together
• Hope from silver linings
• From Me to We and what we share
• Choosing wise action
• Key sources
• Index