Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation

Positive thinking alone isn’t always enough to turn dreams into reality. In Rethinking Positive Thinking, psychologist Gabriele Oettingen explores how acknowledging the obstacles in our way can help us achieve our goals.

Drawing on over twenty years of research, Oettingen introduces WOOP: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan, a practical method that combines visualising your dreams with identifying challenges and creating actionable plans.

Through this approach, discover how to build motivation, overcome obstacles, strengthen relationships, improve wellbeing and turn positive intentions into meaningful action.