what were ben-shahar’s thoughts about happiness? course hero

by Mr. Rudolph Ondricka 7 min read

Thoughts on Happiness (Based on ‘Happier’ by Tal Ben-Shahar) All of us want to be happy. Some pursue success so that they can be happy later. Others pursue pleasure so that they can be happy now.

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Accept painful emotions

These are part of being alive. The only people who don’t feel pain are psychopaths and those who are dead.

Spend time with people you care about

This quality time is enjoyable and also gives us energy to do other things.

Simplify your life

This makes it easier to appreciate life. At the moment we are trying to cram more and more into our days.

Exercise

This is equivalent to some of the most powerful drugs that deal with depression or anxiety.

Breathe

Learning to breathe deeply and properly can improve our sense of well-being.

Cultivate gratitude

Research shows that people who keep a Gratitude Journal are more positive, says Tal.

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