303: Why Focus on Happiness Now? With Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is back! Tal was involved in the positive psychology movement from the get-go and taught two of the largest classes at Harvard. In the positive psychology world, he’s an absolute ROCKSTAR. He’s also a best-selling author, leadership consultant, parent, husband, and a fellow member of the ADHD squad. Interviewing Tal again was even an item on my “20 for 2020” list! #SayItToCreateIt

We discussed:

  • His family’s abrupt move from a 50th story apartment to the suburbs of New Jersey

  • How he literally makes his ADHD work for him and how that impacts how he helps others

  • What mantra to embrace to get through these unprecedented times

  • Why think about happiness when there are record numbers of anxiety and depression

  • What to keep in mind when raising kids who exercise some of their creativity through social media

  • How to talk back to your inner critic

  • What’s being called “Resilience 2.0”

  • How and why he started the Happiness Studies Academy and how you can become part of it

Links Discussed

Seven Simple Shifts to go from functioning to flourishing

Certificate in Happiness Studies (receive 10% off when using code Kari10)

Happiness Studies Academy

The Guest House (poem) by Rumi

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Contact:

Tal Ben-Shahar:
Website: TalBenShahar.com
Facebook: /Tal-Ben-Shahar-169477986402416
Twitter: @talbenshahar
LinkedIn: /tal-ben-shahar-09943aa7

Kari Gormley:
Twitter: @KariGormley
Instagram: @KariGormley

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