The Upside of Your Darkside with Todd Kashdan

PBDC and the Center for Advancement and Well-Being are co-sponsoring an exciting talk with local author, Todd Kashdan about his new book (with Robert Biswas-Diener): The Upside of Your Darkside: WHY BEING YOUR WHOLE SELF–NOT JUST YOUR “GOOD” SELF–DRIVES SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT.

Two pioneering researchers in the field of psychology show that while mindfulness, kindness, and positivity can take
us far, they cannot take us all the way. Sometimes, they can even hold us back. Emotions such as anger, anxiety, guilt, and sadness might feel uncom- fortable, but it turns out that they are also incredibly useful. For instance:
• Anger fuels creativity
• Guilt sparks improvement
• Self-doubt enhances performance

In the same vein, we can become wiser and more effective when we harness the darker parts of our personality in certain situations. For instance:
• Selfishness increases courage
• Mindlessness leads to better decisions

Drawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples including sports, the military, parenting, education, romance, business, and more,” The Upside of Your Dark Side” is a refreshing reality check that shows us how we can truly maximize our potential. With an appreciation of our entire psychological toolkit, we become whole—which allows us to climb the highest peaks and handle the deepest valleys.

Dr. Todd Kashdan is a professor of psychology at George Mason University. For more information: Please visit Busboys and Poets’s event page at http://bit.ly/1wuQcio.

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