A couple of days ago, I received a group message that said,
"Did you know that at Harvard, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?. The Positive Psychology class taught by Ben Shahar ...".
It went on to list several rules, which did not sound accurate since they all revolved around God. Nevertheless it did pique my interest and I found that there was a course, albeit a decade earlier. Naturally I viewed it, and found it to be very good.
A lecture based on that course was delivered by Prof. Tal Ben-Shahar.
"Published on Apr 29, 2014
Tal Ben-Shahar discusses current research on the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make a difference in one's life.
The study of happiness or of enhancing the quality of our lives, has been dominated by pop-psychology (much charisma, but relatively little substance) and academia (much substance, but isolated from most people's everyday lives). Positive Psychology, the scientific study of optimal human functioning, creates a bridge between the Ivory Tower and Main Street, making rigorous academic ideas accessible to all. Tal Ben-Shahar, instructor of the most popular course at Harvard University, discusses the findings of current research on the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make a difference in one's life."
This lecture is 2 hours. And definitely worth watching.
I'm sure that several of you, want a shorter version. So just for you, here's Tal Ben-Shahar showing you in under 5 minutes, "Five Ways to Become Happier Today"
And for the few that want it in 30 secs., here are the "Five Ways to Become Happier Today"
1. Accept painful emotions
Only psychopaths and the dead do not experience painful emotions.
2. Spend Quality time with family and friends
Not messages, or emails or ... Face-time without using an Apple device, a physical interaction.
3. Do physical exercise
3 times a week for 30 - 40 minutes.
4. Cultivate a habit of gratitude
Write 5 things each night for which you are grateful.
5. Simplify
Instead of doing more in less time, do less in more time.
"Did you know that at Harvard, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?. The Positive Psychology class taught by Ben Shahar ...".
It went on to list several rules, which did not sound accurate since they all revolved around God. Nevertheless it did pique my interest and I found that there was a course, albeit a decade earlier. Naturally I viewed it, and found it to be very good.
A lecture based on that course was delivered by Prof. Tal Ben-Shahar.
"Published on Apr 29, 2014
Tal Ben-Shahar discusses current research on the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make a difference in one's life.
The study of happiness or of enhancing the quality of our lives, has been dominated by pop-psychology (much charisma, but relatively little substance) and academia (much substance, but isolated from most people's everyday lives). Positive Psychology, the scientific study of optimal human functioning, creates a bridge between the Ivory Tower and Main Street, making rigorous academic ideas accessible to all. Tal Ben-Shahar, instructor of the most popular course at Harvard University, discusses the findings of current research on the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make a difference in one's life."
This lecture is 2 hours. And definitely worth watching.
I'm sure that several of you, want a shorter version. So just for you, here's Tal Ben-Shahar showing you in under 5 minutes, "Five Ways to Become Happier Today"
And for the few that want it in 30 secs., here are the "Five Ways to Become Happier Today"
1. Accept painful emotions
Only psychopaths and the dead do not experience painful emotions.
2. Spend Quality time with family and friends
Not messages, or emails or ... Face-time without using an Apple device, a physical interaction.
3. Do physical exercise
3 times a week for 30 - 40 minutes.
Write 5 things each night for which you are grateful.
5. Simplify
Instead of doing more in less time, do less in more time.
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