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
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Tal Ben-Shahar is the New York Times Bestselling author of Happier. He taught the most popular course in Harvard and is currently writing, consulting, and lecturing worldwide on positive psychology and leadership. He holds his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.
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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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MPS模式,指的是意义(Meaning)、快乐(Pleasure)和优势(Strengths)。寻找适合的工作(可以发挥我们的优势和热情)通常是很有挑战性的。我们用以下三个关键问题来问自己:什么能带给我意义?什么能带给我快乐?我的优势是什么?要注意顺序。然后看一下答案,找出这其中的交集,这样的工作就是最能使你感到幸福的工作。
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