Being gameful means bringing the same psychological strengths we naturally display when we play games-such as optimism, creativity, courage, and determination-to real-world goals.ĭrawing on hundreds of studies, McGonigal shows that getting superbetter is as simple as tapping into the three core psychological strengths that games help you build: She explains how we can cultivate new powers of recovery and resilience in everyday life simply by adopting a more “gameful” mind-set. In this book, McGonigal reveals a decade’s worth of scientific research into the ways all games-including videogames, sports, and puzzles-change how we respond to stress, challenge, and pain. But the life-changing ideas behind SuperBetter are much bigger than just one game. Today nearly half a million people have played SuperBetter to get stronger, happier, and healthier. These rules led to a digital game and a major research study with the National Institutes of Health. What started as a simple motivational exercise quickly became a set of rules for “post-traumatic growth” that she shared on her blog. But rather than let herself sink further, she decided to get better by doing what she does best: she turned her recovery process into a resilience-building game. Unable to think clearly or work or even get out of bed, she became anxious and depressed, even suicidal. And what's more, she tells you how you yourself can lead a more 'gameful' life.An innovative guide to living gamefully, based on the program that has already helped nearly half a million people achieve remarkable personal growth In 2009, internationally renowned game designer Jane McGonigal suffered a severe concussion. In this book McGonigal uses her own story and those of others to expertly demonstrate how simple changes can result in dramatic life-affirming effects.

This book provides simple step-by-step ideas that can be carried out in day-to-day life, helping you transform your life with a new flexible and reenergised mindset.

The book shows readers how to use these techniques to find strength and create positivity: readers can look to their own 'power-ups' which are little things they can do to feel better and tackle the hurdles in their own lives. Half a million people have now played this game to astonishing results: depression gone in 6 weeks in some cases and even terminal cancer patients reporting that playing the game gives them a sense of control over their own health. After suffering a brain injury, Jane McGonigal came up with a game to help aid her recovery and battle the ensuing depression she experienced. A revolutionary new self-help book by top flight game designer Jane McGonigal.

Super Better by Jane McGonigal