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Happier Annotated edition

Hardback by Ben-Shahar, Tal

Happier

£19.00

ISBN:
9780071492393
Publication Date:
16 Jun 2007
Edition/language:
Annotated edition / English
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:
McGraw-Hill Professional
Pages:
208 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 21 - 23 Aug 2026
Happier

Description

Can YouLearn to BeHappy? YES . . . according to the teacher of HarvardUniversity's most popular and life-changingcourse. One out of every five Harvard studentshas lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar'sinsightful and inspiring lectures on thatever-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

Contents

Part 1: Happiness Foreword: Positive Psychology Chapter 1: The Question of Happiness Part 2: What Is Happiness? Chapter 2: Reconciling Past and Future Chapter 3: Happiness Explained Chapter 4: The Ultimate Currency Chapter 5: Setting Goals Part 3: Happiness Applied Chapter 6: In Education Chapter 7: In the Workplace Chapter 9: In Relationships Part 4: Meditations on Happiness First Mediation: Self-Interest and Benevolence Second Mediation: Beyond the Temporary High Third Meditation: Letting Our Light Shine Fourth Mediation: Imagine! Fifth Meditation: Take Your Time Sixth Mediation: The Happiness Revolution Conclusion: Here and Now

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