Happiness often feels like an unattainable, non-tangible thing that’s out of reach for many of us. We’re stuck on the sidelines waiting for X to happen so we can feel the highest expression of humanity: happiness.

This week’s guest Tal Ben-Shahar is a happiness expert who has drilled down the scientific roots of the emotion we all strive to feel. We break down the elements of happiness, the neural roadmap it takes to get there, and explore why cultivating genuine appreciation and gratitude for life requires accepting and celebrating the sadder parts as well.

You will learn about...

SPIRE: the acronym of happiness
The habits to happiness
The three R’s of change
Resilience to cultivate happiness
Allowing children to learn to live with hardship
Leaders as servants
Creating boundaries with external forces
The Happiness Academy

Resources:

Website: happinessstudies.academy + talbenshahar.com
Instagram: @happiness.studies.academy
Read: Books by Tal Ben-Shahar

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124. The Science of Building Habits for Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar #WellnessWednesdays