Embrace life’s unpleasant emotions Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Being Happy and creator of the most popular class in the history of Harvard University, has spent years researching happiness.

Does being happy mean not being sad? Created with Sketch. Not at all. A meaningful life encompasses disappointments and loss. Difficult experiences can reveal our core values, motivate us to make ...

It may involve behaviors such as rethinking a challenging situation to reduce anger or anxiety, hiding visible signs of sadness or fear, or focusing on reasons to feel happy or calm. While there ...