Summary of Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile | Tal Ben-Shahar | Big Think

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In the video, Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the importance of embracing painful emotions in order to be happy. He argues that the field of happiness studies should focus on teaching people how to increase the likelihood of growing from hardship, rather than pursuing happiness directly. The SPIRE model, which stands for spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional well-being, can help people achieve this goal.

• 00:00:00 In his latest book, "Happier, No Matter What," Tal Ben Shahar discusses the importance of embracing painful emotions in order to be happy. He argues that the field of happiness studies should focus on teaching people how to increase the likelihood of growing from hardship, rather than pursuing happiness directly. The SPIRE model, which stands for spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional well-being, can help people achieve this goal.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the idea that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, but also live longer. Another important element is engaging with material, which can be text, a work of art, or nature. Relationships are also important, and the number one predictor of happiness is quality time spent with people we care about. Emotional wellbeing is also important, and embracing painful emotions is critical but how to cultivate pleasurable ones is also important. Gratitude is the mother of all virtues and when we appreciate the good in our life, we have more of it. Happiness is wholebeing and resides on a continuum. Knowing this, we can have realistic expectations rather than unrealistic ones about what is possible.