Publisher's Synopsis
The Power Dictionary contains 382 positive action words, each with two related inspirational quotations by more than 500 sources. According to Barbara Fredrickson, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Principal Investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab, daily experiences of positive emotions compound over time to produce increased life satisfaction, mindfulness, friendship development, marital satisfaction, physical health, and social support; higher incomes; longer life span; and decreased illness and depression. Let The Power Dictionary point you in a positive direction to make your life more fulfilling, and set you on a path you have been contemplating. The words and quotations will provide you with a focus for daily thoughts and activities and will serve as a focus for meditation, mindfulness, and thoughtful reflection. The Power Dictionary will empower and inspire you and will be a "Power" resource to a better tomorrow. Compiled by Michele Sirugo Barber, Ed.S., School Psychologist, each word and quotation has been hand picked to provide inspiration and motivation. Pick up The Power Dictionary in the morning to begin your day.Choose a word that is suitable for your particular need, desire, concern, or challenge. Read the definition and accompanying quotations and let them motivate you and direct your thinking.Pick up The Power Dictionary in the evening as you relax. Consider the challenges that you faced during the day, and the challenges that await you tomorrow. Let The Power Dictionary help to put you in a positive frame of mind so that you may deal with these challenges positively and effectively, and lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
