Overview
A leading psychological researcher shares compelling science and valuable practices for mindfully using nostalgia to live a more grounded, connected, and purposeful life.
When an old song makes you want to dance like you did in high school, or you long for the comforting taste of your momās cooking, thatās more than just memoryāitās nostalgia. But is nostalgia all about āliving in the pastā to hide from reality? In Past Forward, psychologist Clay Routledge presents a fascinating investigation into an emotion we all experience yet often misunderstand, revealing nostalgiaās extraordinary potential to enrich our presentāand our future.
Dr. Routledge has been at the forefront of a new wave of research that has established a fresh, evidence-based view of nostalgiaānot as a psychological weakness, but as a complex and valuable resource for our well-being. Here he presents a treasury of informed insights and science-based practices to help you turn nostalgia into a powerful ally, including:
ā¢ Understanding nostalgiaāwhat this feeling is and why itās necessary for a healthy psyche
ā¢ Enhancing your sense of selfāhow nostalgia can help you build confidence and self-esteem
ā¢ Deepening connectionāthe possibilities and pitfalls of nostalgia as a foundation for personal and group relationships
ā¢ Coping with stressāinvoking the past to face present-day anxieties with clarity and resilience
ā¢ Finding purposeāhow nostalgic reflection can reveal your most enduring values
ā¢ Moving into the futureāexcavating the past as a source for innovation, creativity, and hope
If we approach nostalgia with awareness and discernment, we can use our cherished memories to help look outside of ourselves, connect with others, and weave a meaningful life story that supports us through difficult times. As Dr. Routledge puts it, āBy engaging in nostalgia, we are not moving toward the past. We are bringing the past forward to the present to help us build a more fulfilling future.ā
This book title, Past Forward (How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life), ISBN: 9781683648642, by Clay Routledge, PhD, published by Sounds True (December 5, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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