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In this episode, we talk about happiness. With guest Tal Ben-Shahar, we explore the real meaning of happiness and why happiness may be considered the ‘ultimate currency’. We also talk about post-traumatic growth, and the conditions necessary for growth during challenging times and hardship. We also discuss stress, distraction and whether happiness can lead to success. In our conversation, we explore the ‘upward spiral’ and the value of gratitude.
What You Will Learn:
What anti-fragility is, and how it differs from resilience How social media/distraction relate to happiness The role of meaning and purpose in happiness How to structure your day to prioritise wellbeing Advice for business leaders as to how to promote the wellbeing of their teams
Links:
Website: www.talbenshahar.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talbenshahar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtalbenshahar
Today's Guest: Tal Ben-Shahar consults and lectures around the world to executives in multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and
mindfulness. Ben-Shahar is the Founder of the
Happiness Studies Academy which leads a global happiness revolution encouraging leaders who are committed to personal, interpersonal and communal flourishing. He is regular contributor to Psychology today, and is the author of books including
"Being Happy: You Don't Have to be Perfect to Lead a Richer, Happier Life (2010),
Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfilment (2007), and
Short Cuts to Happiness (2018) which have been translated into 25 languages.
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