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Author: Deepika Chopra, PhD
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 3.60cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781668081129
ISBN 10: 1668081121
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
""As a lifelong pessimist, this book annoyed me by actually working. My friend Deepika somehow snuck practical, science-backed optimism into my brain--and now I'm happier. Damn her. Read it."" --Mindy Kaling ""In this fierce and refreshing reimagining of emotional wellness, Chopra offers something we all desperately need but rarely get: permission to be fully human. With the insight of a seasoned therapist and the innovation of a thought-leader unafraid to challenge outdated tropes, she invites us into the world of self-worth work: science-backed practices that reject toxic positivity in favor of authentic, resilient optimism."" --Eve Rodsky
""Readers in search of science-backed wellness practices will find much of use here, as will those who enjoy their self-help books with extra depth."" --Booklist ""As a lifelong pessimist, this book annoyed me by actually working. My friend Deepika somehow snuck practical, science-backed optimism into my brain--and now I'm happier. Damn her. Read it."" --Mindy Kaling ""In this fierce and refreshing reimagining of emotional wellness, Chopra offers something we all desperately need but rarely get: permission to be fully human. With the insight of a seasoned therapist and the innovation of a thought-leader unafraid to challenge outdated tropes, she invites us into the world of self-worth work: science-backed practices that reject toxic positivity in favor of authentic, resilient optimism."" --Eve Rodsky
Author Information
Dr. Deepika Chopra (a.k.a. the The Optimism Doctor(R)) is a professional psychologist, visual imagery expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up(R), a consultancy devoted to the intersection of science and soul. She specializes in what she has coined ""evidence-based manifestation,"" which draws from behavioral science, emotional fitness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to build modern tools for resilience and joy. Dr. Chopra holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and completed a double postdoctoral fellowship at both the University of California at Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She completed her formal dissertation on the topic of optimism, positive sensory visualization, and the connection to optimal well-being. She is a recurring guest on Today, and her work has also been featured in Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Goop, Variety, E!, and more. She has led workshops for companies like Google, Amazon, and Amex, and has delivered keynotes at events including the Aspen Ideas Festival and The Atlantic's In Pursuit of Happiness. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young children.
