Chapter 1: Saying hello; Chapter 2: Saying "yes" and "no"; Chapter 3: Saying where places are; Chapter 4: Talking about family; Chapter 5: Around the house; Chapter 6: Saying what you like to do; Chapter 7: Describing things; Chapter 8: At the zoo; Chapter 9: At a picnic; Chapter 10: Happy Birthday!
Introduction
Practice 1: Control the life-shaping power of your thoughts and attitudes.
Practice 2: Assess your current level of optimism.
Practice 3: Develop the explanatory style of an optimist.
Practice 4: Eliminate the explanatory style that pessimists use.
Practice 5: Recognize and dispute pessimistic thoughts.
Practice 6: Use positive reappraisal to handle problems and disappointments.Practice 7: Make hope a habit.
Practice 8: Know how and when to use negative thinking.
Practice 9: Practice gratitude and forgiveness.
Practice 10: Play to your signature strengths.
Practice 11: Go for flow.
Practice 12: Act the way you want to feel.
Epilogue