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100 _aPattakos, Alex :
245 _aPrisoners of our thoughts : Viktor Frankl's principles for discovering meaning in life and work
250 _a2nd Edition.
260 _aSan Francisco :
_bBerrett-Koehler Publisher,Inc,
_c©2010.
300 _axviii, 236 p. :
_billustrations ;
500 _aIncluded Index.
505 _aLife doesn't just happen to us -- Viktor Frankl's lifework and legacy -- Labyrinths of meaning -- Exercise the freedom to choose your attitude -- Realize your will to meaning -- Detect the meaning of life's moments -- Don't work against yourself -- Look at yourself from a distance -- Shift your focus of attention -- Extend beyond yourself -- Living and working with meaning -- The meaning difference.
520 _aWorld-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning was named by the Library of Congress as one of the ten most influential books of the 20th century. Dr. Frankl's personal story of finding a reason to live in the most horrendous of circumstances Nazi concentration campshas inspired millions. In his international bestseller, Prisoners of Our Thoughts, Dr. Alex Pattakos who was urged by Frankl to write this book shows how Frankl's philosophy and approach can help readers find meaning in every moment of their lives. This revised and updated second edition features new stories and examples of people who have applied the principles in the book or who exemplify them; new practical exercises and applications; and a new chapter, The Meaning Difference.® This new chapter summarizes research demonstrating the critical role of meaning in improving the quality of people's lives, increasing happiness, and promoting health and wellness.
650 _aLogotherapy.
650 _aMeaning (Psychology)
650 _aConduct of life.
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