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The Positive Psychology class taught by Ben Shahar attracts 1400 students per semester and 20% of Harvard graduates take this elective course.

Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier ? According to Ben Shahar, the class - which focuses on happiness , self-esteem, and motivation - gives students the tools to succeed and face life with more joy. This 35-year-old teacher, considered by some to be "the happiness guru" , highlights in his class 14 key tips for improving the quality of our personal status and contributing to a positive life: 🚩Tip 1. Thank God for everything you have:  Write down 10 things you have in your life that give you happiness. Focus on the good things! 🚩Tip 2. Practice physical activity Experts say exercising helps improve mood. 30 minutes of exercise is the best antidote against sadness and stress. 🚩Tip 3. Breakfast: Some people miss breakfast for lack of time or not to get fat. Studies show that breakfast gives you energy, helps you think and perform your...

Pride is about making your dream com true

Favorite Quotes: Donghae: This is nothing compared to the help you gave me. Let me know anytime I can be of help. Mr. Lee: You don’t look so well. What’s wrong? Is work not going week in the hotel kitchen? You can think of me as your father until you find your own. I may not be the best provider, but I can at least be a good listener.  Donghae: I don’t think I belong in the place I'm working at… I don’t know if the choice I made was the right one. It’s really hurt my pride. Mr.Lee:  Do you know what was the hardest thing when I first started selling cabbages? When I had to run into people I know. I used to have over 100 people working for me, and they all called me boss. And now I’m in this tiny truck delivering cabbages all day. That hurt my pride, it was really embarrassing having to do this, but that   embarrassment soon fades. I have a goal, I’m going to build my [...] factory again, so I can get my business back. Now I see this truck as ...

What is School of Hard Knocks?

School of Hard Knocks Is an idiomatic phrase meaning the life itself, and knowledge (and wisdom) gained by working for it. They are not necessarily from a book.  It is most-typically used by a person to claim a level of wisdom imparted by life experience, which should be considered at least equal to academic knowledge. "For example, you can learn more common sense from the school of hard knocks, than from most any high school, college or university."   Cities: tradesman , "School of Hard Knocks"   Urban Dictionary. Last modified June 15, 2014. http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=tradesman The practical experience life, including hardship and disappointments. For example, A self-made man, he has not attended to college but comes up through the school of hard knocks. This idiom uses knock, as the metaphor for a setback. It was writing in the mid-1800. Cities: The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2...

analysis of Setareh Shamdani's Linkedin

Sasha Khan Design Management  YSDN 4102 Professor:  Eleni Alpous &  Janice Wong Setareh Shamdani Setareh Shamdani's Linkedin Lurking Group Share: She is  multi-disciplinary designer, and  currently pursuing graduate studies at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College in 2015-16.  In the past, she had worked at studios in Toronto & Vancouver, mostly with clients in the not-for-profit sector.  She interested in human-centred design and how design thinking can help improve the living standards of our communities.  She was working as a senior designer at a graphic design studio in Vancouver.  mostly worked in the not-for-profit sector, on projects that were related to social change and helping the local community.  She writing and editing for  Neshan Magazine , a quarterly Iranian graphic design publication. Education : York/ Sheridan BA of graphic design - 2013 Keio Universi...