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Luminaries · 1964–
Barbara Fredrickson
Developed broaden-and-build theory, showing how positive emotions expand awareness and build durable personal resources.
Barbara Fredrickson is included in the Luminaries collection for work associated with Emotional Wellbeing and Health & Happiness. This profile offers a starting point for readers who want to place that work within the wider personal-development tradition.
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Luminaries
movement in the collection
1964–
life and work
2
focus areas
Ideas associated with the work
- Explore the work through emotional wellbeing
- Explore the work through health & happiness
“Positive emotions broaden your mind and build your future resources.”
— Barbara Fredrickson, Positivity
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“Positive emotions broaden your mind and build your future resources.”
— Barbara Fredrickson, Positivity
Developed broaden-and-build theory, showing how positive emotions expand awareness and build durable personal resources.
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Health & Happiness
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