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The Power of Negative Thinking

Oliver Burkeman, psychology writer and proud curmudgeon, explores the virtues of negativity and shows how it can be a surprisingly powerful route to joy, success and satisfaction.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Backfire Effect
Oliver Burkeman explores why trying to be happy can result in unhappiness.
21 Nov 2016,15 mins
Abandon Hope
Oliver Burkeman explores negativity as a surprising pathway to meeting your goals.
22 Nov 2016,14 mins
The Lottery Winner and the Paraplegic
Oliver Burkeman explores some surprising truths about what really makes us happy.
23 Nov 2016,14 mins
Send In the Fungineers!
Oliver Burkeman asks whether forced fun is no fun, especially in the workplace.
24 Nov 2016,14 mins
Death Can Make You Happy
Oliver Burkeman explores how thinking more about death can help make us happier.
25 Nov 2016,14 mins