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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-223) and index.
Contents
Preface -- 1. An introduction to the pleasure / achievement principle -- 2. A context for the pleasure / achievement principle -- 3. Acting in balance, thinking in balance, living in balance -- 4. The influence of time and place -- 5. What is pleasure? -- 6. What is achievement? -- 7. Applying the principle to your leisure -- 8. Applying the principle at work -- 9. Applying the principle to relationships -- 10. Applying the principle to clinical problems -- 11. Developing your personal plan -- 12. Toward a life well lived -- Frequently asked questions -- Appendix 1: The pleasure / achievement questionnaire -- Appendix 2: Relaxation exercises.
Summary
Psychologist Chris Skellett proposes that in order to live a truly fulfilling life, we need to strike a considered balance between Pleasure and Achievement.