Bibliograph

U thrive, how to succeed in college (and life), Daniel Lerner, Alan Schlechter, MD

Type

Label

U thrive, how to succeed in college (and life), Daniel Lerner, Alan Schlechter, MD

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

YA, Childrens Plus, Inc

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

U thrive

Responsibility statement

Daniel Lerner, Alan Schlechter, MD

Sub title

how to succeed in college (and life)

Summary

From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond

Table Of Contents

Part I. Strive to thrive -- Positive emotions: the science of happiness -- Relationships: getting connected -- The engaged life: how your strengths can help you soar -- Part II. Opportunities (and barriers) to change -- Mindsets: maximizing your mental makeup -- Optimism and pessimism: making the most of reality -- Willpower: doing what you really want to do -- Choice: how to make decisions like a champ -- Stress: making it work for you -- mental health: dealing with tough times -- Part III. Student bodies -- Exercise: student bodies in motion -- Nutrition: feeding the student body -- Sleep: the student body at rest -- Part IV. Positively excellent -- Excellence: becoming your best -- Meaning: what makes life worth living -- Passion: doing what you love -- Epilogue

Target audience

adolescent

Classification