Being Happy: You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lead a Richer, Happier Life You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Lead a Richer, Happier Life

by Ben-Shahar, Tal

• ISBN13: 9780071746618
• ISBN10: 0071746617
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-14
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Start living a happier and more fulfilling life-from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofHappierBestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar has done it again. InAccepting Happiness,he not only gives us the theory, but the tools to help us learn how to accept life as it actually is instead of what it should be. By using the science of positive psychology along with acceptance, Ben-Shahar shows you how to escape the rat-race and begin living a life of serenity, happiness and fulfillment.Using the same technique that made Happier such a great success,Accpeting Happinessshows you how to let go of unrealistic expectations and truly accept your emtions for a more serene life.Accepting Happiness: Filled with time-ins, meditations, and exercises to be used daily Discusses happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal-setting, mindfulness, and leadership Draws upon the latest science of positive psychology as well as philosophy, ethics, and theologyFind the practical strategies and exercises you need to get in touch with your emotions, and start living your life to the max.

Author Biography

Author Profile
Tal Ben-Shahar is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Happier. Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporation, the general public, and at-risk populations. Topics include happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, mindfulness, and leadership.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
The Theory
Accepting Failure	p. 3
Accepting Emotions	p. 37
Accepting Success	p. 69
Accepting Reality	p. 91
Applications
Optimal Education	p. 113
Optimal Work	p. 133
Optimal Love	p. 151
Meditations
First Meditation: Real Change	p. 169
Second Meditation: Cognitive Therapy	p. 173
Third Meditation: Imperfect Advice	p. 181
Fourth Meditation: A Perfect New World	p. 187
Fifth Meditation: The Role of Suffering	p. 193
Sixth Meditation: The Platinum Rule	p. 199
Seventh Meditation: Yes, but …	p. 203
Eighth Meditation: The Pro-Aging Industry	p. 209
Ninth Meditation: The Great Deception	p. 215
Tenth Meditation: Knowing and Not Knowing	p. 221
Conclusion	p. 227
Notes	p. 229
References	p. 234
Index	p. 241
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