Tal Ben-Shahar is an Israeli educator and author who delves into the realms of positive psychology and leadership. Having previously taught at Harvard, where his courses became historically popular, he now instructs at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya. His work explores fundamental elements of human flourishing, including self-esteem, resilience, and goal-setting. Through his globally translated publications and lectures, Ben-Shahar inspires individuals worldwide to cultivate a more fulfilling existence.
Why are our levels of emotional wealth decreasing despite an overall increase in material wealth? Is it possible to be successful and happy? How can we become happier? The Question of Happiness is a philosophical and psychological investigation into the nature of providing a new way of thinking about what happiness actually is, and exploring how we can be happier in relationships, at work, and in school. Tal Ben-Shahar's ideas are both rigorous and accessible, building on academic work while remaining practical and clear.
Even when everything is going wrong, the science of happiness can help you! Pioneering positive psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar shows us how in Happier, No Matter What. Ben-Shahar busts the all-too-common ideas that success brings happiness and that we can seek happiness itself. When hard times thwart our success and steal our joy, these ideas actually invite despair by leaving us with nothing to do. But we can do something: We can climb the SPIRE—Ben-Shahar’s five-step staircase to hope and purpose. Spiritual: I am experiencing meaning. Physical: My body’s needs are met. Intellectual: I am learning. Relational: My friends support me. Emotional: I am allowed to feel. By truly living these five elements of well-being, we build the resilience to carry us through anything—from a personal loss to a global pandemic. Ben-Shahar’s all-new SPIRE method shows us the way to becoming “whole again”—and when we’re whole, we invite happiness in.
A brilliant guide to living a happier life (even if it's not so perfect) Bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar has done it again. In Being Happy (originally published in hardcover as The Pursuit of Perfect, 978-0-07160882-4), he gives you not only you the theory but also the tools to help you learn how to accept life as it actually is instead of what you think it should be. By using the science of positive psychology along with acceptance, Ben-Shahar shows you how to escape the rat race and begin living a life of serenity, happiness, and fulfillment. With the same technique that made Happier such a great success, Being Happy shows you how to let go of unrealistic expectations and truly accept your emotions for a more serene life. Praise for Ben-Shahar: "[Tal Ben-Shahar has] a rare brand of good sense that is embedded in scientific knowledge about how to increase happiness." -- Martin E. P. Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness "Ben-Shahar teaches that happiness isn’t as elusive as people think." -- Publishers Weekly "One of the most popular teachers in Harvard’s recent history." -- Ellen J. Langer, author of Mindfulness and On Becoming an Artist Tal Ben-Shahar is the New York Times bestselling author of Happier. He consults and lectures around the world to executives in multinational corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. For more information, visit www.talbenshahar.com
The book challenges the societal obsession with perfection, suggesting that this pursuit may hinder true happiness. Tal Ben-Shahar, drawing from positive psychology and his Harvard course, advocates for embracing imperfection as a path to fulfillment. He emphasizes the value of learning from failure and painful emotions, offering practical exercises, meditations, and self-reflection techniques. Ultimately, it encourages readers to prioritize happiness over perfection, revealing that one can achieve a rich and meaningful life without the burden of unrealistic expectations.
Can You Learn to Be Happy? YES . . . according to the teacher of Harvard University’s most popular and life-changing course. One out of every five Harvard students has lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar’s insightful and inspiring lectures on that ever-elusive state: HAPPINESS. HOW? Grounded in the revolutionary “positive psychology” movement, Ben-Shahar ingeniously combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help advice, and spiritual enlightenment. He weaves them together into a set of principles that you can apply to your daily life. Once you open your heart and mind to Happier ’s thoughts, you will feel more fulfilled, more connected . . . and, yes, HAPPIER. “Dr. Ben-Shahar, one of the most popular teachers in Harvard’s recent history, has written a personal, informed, and highly enjoyable primer on how to become happier. It would be wise to take his advice.” --Ellen J. Langer, author of Mindfulness and On Becoming an Artist “This fine book shimmers with a rare brand of good sense that is imbedded in scientific knowledge about how to increase happiness. It is easy to see how this is the backbone of the most popular course at Harvard today." --Martin E. P. Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness
From the New York Times bestselling psychologist who taught us how to be
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In this book, Tal Ben-Shahar introduces a new interdisciplinary field of study that is dedicated to exploring happiness. The study of happiness ought not be left to psychologists alone. Philosophers, theologians, biologists, economists, and scholars from other disciplines have explored ways of attaining happiness, and to do justice to this important pursuit, we ought to listen to their words and experiment with their prescriptions. Not only does the field of happiness studies embrace different disciplines, it also approaches happiness as a multifaceted and multidimensional variable that includes five parts which form the acronym SPIRE: Spiritual wellbeing Physical wellbeing Intellectual wellbeing Relational wellbeing Emotional wellbeing This book addresses each of these elements of happiness, explains them, and addresses practical ways for their cultivation.
Le célèbre professeur présente ici l'essentiel de son enseignement pour trouver le bonheur et accéder à une vie plus harmonieuse. Une méthode originale qui a changé la vie de millions de gens en initiant une nouvelle approche de la psychologie à travers des exercices ludiques, surprenants et bienfaisants. Le premier guide pratique de la psychologie positive mise à la portée de tous.
