{"title":"Tal Ben-Shahar","description":"Tal Ben-Shahar is a New York Times bestselling author of Happier and the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, \"Positive Psychology\" and \"The Psychology of Leadership.\" In 2022, Tal designed and launched the world's first master's degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. 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Ben-Shahar's all-new SPIRE method shows us the way to becoming \"whole again\"--and when we're whole, we invite happiness in.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51364512202975,"sku":"9781615197910","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/1cipNfpwEy9781615197910.webp?v=1789048505"},{"product_id":"happy-habits-a-happier-healthier-life-one-minute-at-a-time-paperback","title":"Happy Habits: A Happier, Healthier Life One Minute at a Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivate lasting change with simple habits, from\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDo you struggle to make real change because you're starting too big without building a foundation first--get a new job, lose twenty pounds, learn a new language? Maybe the tools at your disposal seem inadequate, the prospect of change overwhelms you, and you feel stuck. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHappy Habits\u003c\/i\u003e, happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar provides accessible and easy-to-implement tools, and an easy-to-follow three step process, that can help you realize your goals, aspirations, and dreams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe starts with simple intervention techniques to reset your mood in as little time as possible-what he calls Happiness Boosters in the form of MVIs-Minimum Viable Interventions, which include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking three deep breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting down five things for which you are grateful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading a quote slowly and deliberately \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorously climbing stairs for 45 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom there, discover how to improve wellbeing-spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional-and build a stronger base within yourself for committing to change, increasing your willpower, and finding joy in the journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final step in Ben-Shahar's guide will help you learn how to create the daily rituals that will help you turn goals into habits, and intentions into reality, using the 3 Rs of change: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReminders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepetitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRituals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith concrete examples, practical, direct advice, and an easy-to-follow action plan, Ben-Shahar shows you that while cultivating lasting change takes motivation, it does not have to be a frustrating experience that is doomed to failure: you're just starting without the foundation you need for real change.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379004932319,"sku":"9798892423601","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/S0SW5SH73h9798892423601.webp?v=1789264977"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/tal-ben-shahar.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}