关于Tal
Ben-Shahar博士课程的英文简介: The course, called PSY 1504 – Positive Psychology, was
described as follows:
“The course focuses on the psychological aspects of a
fulfilling and flourishing life.Topics include happiness, self-esteem, empathy, friendship,
love, achievement, creativity, music, spirituality, and humor.”
“Attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the
journey on our way toward a destination we deem valuable. Happiness, therefore, is not about
making it to the peak of the mountain, nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the
mountain: happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak” – Tal Ben-Shahar
In 2006, he taught a course at Harvard entitled "Positive
Psychology." 855 students enrolled in the class, making it the most popular class of
the spring semester.
Tal Ben-Shahar博士发表的几本相关的书: The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start
Living a Richer, Happier Life (2009)
Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting
Fulfillment (2007)
The Question of Happiness: On Finding Meaning, Pleasure, and
the Ultimate Currency (2002)
A Clash of Values: The Struggle for Universal Freedom (2002)
Heaven Can Wait: Conversations With Bonny Hicks (1998)
Ben-Shahar appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on
August 9, 2007.
Tal Ben-Shahar 博士有关幸福的六点建议: 1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we accept
emotions — such as fear, sadness, or anxiety — as natural, we are more likely
to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or negative, leads to
frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure and meaning.
Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage in activities that are both
personally significant and enjoyable. When this is not feasible, make sure you
have happiness boosters, moments throughout the week that provide you with both
pleasure and meaning.
3. Keep in mind that happiness is mostly dependent on our
state of mind, not on our status or the state of our bank account. Barring
extreme circumstances, our level of well being is determined by what we choose
to focus on (the full or the empty part of the glass) and by our interpretation
of external events. For example, do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we
see it as a learning opportunity?
4. Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying to squeeze
in more and more activities into less and less time. Quantity influences
quality, and we compromise on our happiness by trying to do too much.
5. Remember the mind-body connection. What we do — or don't
do — with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and
healthy eating habits lead to both physical and mental health.
6. Express gratitude, whenever possible. We too often take
our lives for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the wonderful things in
life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.