Happier: Can You Learn to Be Happy?

by Tal Ben-Shahar

Overview

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.

Whether you are a stressed out 'rat racer;' a pleasure-seeking 'hedonist,' or a ready to give up 'nihilist; Happier gives you a complete crash course on the often-elusive subject of happiness to help you live the life you love - and love the life you live.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780077123246
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	10/28/2008
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xv

Part I What Is Happiness?

1 The Question of Happiness 3

2 Reconciling Present and Future 13

3 Happiness Explained 31

4 The Ultimate Currency 51

5 Setting Goals 65

Part 2 Happiness Applied

6 Happiness in Education 83

7 Happiness in the Workplace 97

8 Happiness in Relationships 111

Part 3 Meditations on Happiness

9 First Meditation: Self-Interest and Benevolence 125

10 Second Meditation: Happiness Boosters 129

11 Third Meditation: Beyond the Temporary High 135

12 Fourth Meditation: Letting Our Light Shine 141

13 Fifth Meditation: Imagine 147

14 Sixth Meditation: Take Your Time 151

15 Seventh Meditation: The Happiness Revolution 157

Conclusion: Here and Now 165

Notes 169

References 177

Index 185

Exclusive Preview! The Pursuit of Perfect 193