Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing: The practical guide to using positive psychology to make you happier and healthier

Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing is a comprehensive guidebook for coaching professionals seeking to enhance their practice through the lens of positive psychology. With a wealth of practical strategies and scientific insights, Seligman offers invaluable contributions to the understanding of human flourishing and how it can be fostered in coaching and beyond.

Seligman emphasises the importance of strengths-based development, meaning, and positive emotion as foundations for lasting wellbeing. The book explores a range of topics—from the PERMA model to resilience training and positive education—providing coaches with a rich framework to support clients in building more fulfilling and resilient lives.

The book is accessible and engaging, with each concept clearly presented and supported by case studies, tools, and exercises for practical application. Whether you’re a seasoned coach integrating wellbeing into your practice or a new practitioner seeking evidence-based methods, Flourish offers something for everyone interested in helping clients thrive.

It is an indispensable resource for coaches committed to promoting happiness, resilience, and sustainable change in both individual and organisational contexts.

Key Takeaways:
1. Applying the PERMA model to coaching for wellbeing
2. Building resilience and strengths-based approaches
3. Integrating positive psychology into personal and professional growth