{"product_id":"happy-habits-isbn-9798892423588","title":"Happy Habits","description":"\u003cb\u003eCultivate lasting change with simple habits, from\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHappy Habits\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Adaptable to individual schedules and needs . . . \u003ci\u003eHappy Habits\u003c\/i\u003e is an optimistic self-help guide to making small, accessible changes that lead to big, lasting results.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ben-Shahar’s no-nonsense approach and ability to translate essential truths into simple, effective tools will be especially valuable for readers who feel frustrated with more theoretical self-help books. This one-sitting guide effectively reveals how small steps can spur major change.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stop waiting for the big stuff to make you happy. Using the latest research, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar shows you how small daily actions can change your mood, your energy, and your relationships.”\u003cbr\u003e—Mel Robbins, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Let Them Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, host of The Mel Robbins Podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As a psychiatrist, I’ve come to see that enduring happiness is not a fleeting emotion, but a rhythm woven into the fabric of our daily lives—thread by intentional, achievable thread. In a beautiful and extraordinary synthesis of science and soul, Dr. Ben-Shahar offers a transformative masterclass—distilling the latest research into practical, empowering habits that help us thrive every single day.”\u003cbr\u003e—Sue Varma, MD, Psychiatrist, author of \u003ci\u003ePractical Optimism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Getting unstuck doesn’t require a massive life overhaul. When we start moving through micro-yesses, (aka small, seemingly insignificant actions), happiness is often the byproduct. \u003ci\u003eHappy Habits\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear and compassionate guide to climbing (and staying) out of the pit of stuckness the academic world calls “the intention-action gap.” Tal Ben-Shahar has written a book that turns insight into action in a way that feels both practical and deeply hopeful.”\u003cbr\u003e—Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP, licensed psychotherapist and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Stuck\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlign Your Mind \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTal Ben-Shahar\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHappier\u003c\/i\u003e 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. For more, see https:\/\/talbenshahar.com\/","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233215197413,"sku":"NP9798892423588","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892423588.jpg?v=1767728691","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/happy-habits-isbn-9798892423588","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}