Author of best-selling books on happiness and leadership. Co-founder, Happiness Studies Academy. Teaching wholebeing, science-based wellbeing, and happier habit
New York, USA
Joined March 2017
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Growth rarely comes in a straight line.
If we wait until we are certain, we miss the lesson.
Mistakes are how we discover what works, and who we are.
Failing is often the beginning of wisdom.
#talbenshahar #personalgrowth #happinessstudies
Creating great content for our programs is the easy part. We get to draw on Lao Tzu, Aristotle, Helen Keller, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Shakespeare and Confucius. We stand on their shoulders.
The real challenge is building a community of learners who show up for one another, challenge each other and grow together. The community at the Happiness Studies Academy is nothing short of extraordinary, and it is what I am most proud of.
Registration for this cohort closes November 4: happinessstudies.academy/cih…
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Adding just five extra hugs to your daily routine can lead to a significant boost in happiness. Whether with friends or family, this small shift creates a deeper sense of connection. Learn more at zurl.co/lnDqf.
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Stress isn't always the enemy. Sometimes, it's exactly what makes us stronger.
Just like our muscles grow through resistance and recovery, we grow stronger when we learn to balance stress with rest.
The goal isn't to eliminate stress, but to learn how to recover, adapt, and grow from it.
from our weekly live session, where we explore the science of happiness and how to apply it to everyday life.
Want to join our weekly sessions and be part of the journey?
Learn more about our Certificate in Happiness Studies and join us!
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#happinessstudies #worklifebalance #personalgrowth #talbenshahar
Curious about the science of happiness and how you can apply it to your own life?
Join me on October 21 for a FREE information session about the Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS)!
I’ll share more about the program, the science behind happiness and well-being, and how you can explore these ideas in your everyday life.
Have questions
? This is your opportunity to ask them directly and learn more about the program.
📅 October 21
🎓 Free to attend
Ready to learn more? Register through the link in my bio!
I look forward to seeing you there!
#worklifebalance #happinessstudies #personalgrowth #minimumviableintervention
One of my favorite takeaways from my recent conversation with Big Think: you don’t always need to feel motivated to get started.
Sometimes, you just need five minutes.
In this conversation, we explored the “5-minute takeoff” a simple strategy for overcoming procrastination by committing to just five minutes of action.
Whether it’s writing, working out, making a phone call, or starting something you’ve been putting off, that first small step can create momentum.
And often, five minutes turn into ten, then twenty, and before you know it, you’re in the flow.
I’m grateful to Big Think for the opportunity to explore ideas like these and share practical tools for creating positive change in our everyday lives.
Here’s a short moment from our conversation.
For the full interview, check out the link in my bio!
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You don’t have to feel ready to take the next step!
You can be tired.
You can feel weak.
You can be scared.
And still move forward.
Happiness isn’t about feeling good all the time. It’s about embracing where you are, accepting the difficult moments, and taking the next step anyway.
Do it scared. Do it tired. Do it anyway.
#happinessstudies #talbenshahar #personalgrowth #worklifebalance
Stop looking at someone else’s grass
The more time we spend comparing our lives to others, the less attention we give to our own.
Focus on what you can nurture, grow, and appreciate in your own life.
Water your own grass.
#talbenshahar #worklifebalance #personalgrowth #accion
Dealing with painful emotions? Ruminating makes it worse. Research shows writing or talking about it helps you make sense of experiences, leading to 'aha!' moments and clarity. It's the key to moving forward stronger and more coherently. #MentalHealth #Journaling
One of the questions I keep coming back to in my own life is:
How can I be the best version of myself without losing who I am?
For me, the answer lies in holding two things together: gratitude and growth.
Being grateful for what we have, while continuing to ask, How can I improve?
Dolly Parton is such a beautiful example of this. She has remained unmistakably herself while continuing to evolve, create, and inspire generation after generation.
Perhaps that’s what it means to truly grow:
not to become someone else, but to become more fully ourselves.
A happy life isn’t a life without fear or pain.
It’s a life where the past doesn’t define your present, and the future doesn’t steal your ability to enjoy today.
The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult emotions.
It’s to make room for the good ones, too.
#talbenshahar #personalgrowth #happinessstudies
Congratulations on your failure.
It means you tried.
Most people never even take the risk. They stay comfortable, avoid the possibility of failing, and never find out what they’re capable of.
Failure doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.
Sometimes, it means you were brave enough to try.
So if you failed at something recently, take a moment to appreciate yourself.
You showed up. You tried. And you can try again.
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My mornings are my favorite part of the day.
I read something meaningful, take my kids to school, and share one message for the day: “Be kind.” “Be generous.” “Appreciate.”
Then I work, and in the afternoon, I do yoga.
What’s part of your morning ritual?
Fear doesn’t have to disappear before you take action.
Courage is choosing to move forward despite the fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome.
Less overthinking. More action.
That’s where growth begins. #Psicologia #Accion #Miedo
Over the years, I’ve learned that a happier life isn’t built through one big transformation.
It’s built through the small things we do, again and again.
These are 5 habits that have had a meaningful impact on my life — habits I still practice, and still have to remind myself of.
Which one resonates with you most?
And what’s one habit that has changed your life?
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You can have a great job, amazing friends, live in New York, and still not feel happy.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this especially when it comes to younger generations.
That’s why I’m looking forward to this conversation with Lindsiann Shi.
We’ll talk honestly about what it means to have “everything” on paper, yet still feel like something is missing.
What if happiness isn’t about having more?
Join us for this conversation on happiness, success, and what it really means to live a good life.
🎙️ Live Webinar
📅 August 26 | 6 PM New York
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I’d love to have you join us!
No one is coming to step in and do the work for you.
Real change happens the moment you get completely fed up with staying where you are.
The strongest version of you isn't waiting around it's created the second you decide that enough is enough.
Stop waiting for the right moment. Be the shift you're waiting for.
Drop a "🔥" in the comments if you needed this reminder today! #happinessstudies #talbenshahar #worklifebalance
101 ways. Endless possibilities. One choice at a time.
True happiness isn't something we find it's something we create through the daily habits and mindsets we cultivate.
In Choose the Life You Want, I share 101 simple, actionable ways to reframe your everyday experience. Here are 3 choices you can practice today:
1️⃣ Choose Mindfulness: Take 3 deep, conscious breaths before answering your next email or starting a meeting.
2️⃣ Choose Kindness: Send a quick text of appreciation to someone who made a difference in your week.
3️⃣ Choose Perspective: Ask yourself during a challenge: "What can this teach me?"
Small shifts in daily awareness lead to massive transformations in how we experience life.
👇 Which of these 3 choices resonates with you most today?
