The Science
of Happiness

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created
by positive psychology expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.
Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading
scholars and the latest scientific research.

Master of Arts in Happiness Studies
Certificate in Happiness Studies

The Science of Happiness

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by positive psychology expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.

The Science of Happiness
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by
positive psychology expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Bringing
together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and
the latest scientific research.

Certificate in Happiness Studies >

The Science of Happiness

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by positive psychology expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.

Registration for the February 5th 2025 cohort of the Certificate in Happiness Studies is now open!

Act Now! Claim your $500 discount with code EB500 - Offer ends December 11th!

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Registration for the February 5th 2025 cohort of the Certificate in Happiness Studies is now open!

Act Now! Claim your $500 discount with code EB500 - Offer ends December 11th!

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Helping Successful Leaders Achieve Positive Change in Behavior and Have Happier Lives

Join us live for this insightful and interactive episode of our guest webinar series, where Marshall and Tal will discuss the essence of Marshall's proven process for facilitating positive change in behavior. He will also talk about achieving a life where our aspirations, ambitions and actions are as aligned as possible. In other words, have a great purpose, achieve in a manner that supports that purpose and enjoy the process of life itself.


Thursday | December 5th | 2PM EST (New York)

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Helping Successful Leaders Achieve Positive Change in Behavior and Have Happier Lives

Join us live for this insightful and interactive episode of our guest webinar series, where Marshall and Tal will discuss the essence of Marshall's proven process for facilitating positive change in behavior. He will also talk about achieving a life where our aspirations, ambitions and actions are as aligned as possible. In other words, have a great purpose, achieve in a manner that supports that purpose and enjoy the process of life itself.


Thursday | December 5th | 2PM EST (New York)

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Jim Kwik and Tal Ben-Shahar

Boosting Your Brain to a Happier You!

Join us live as we welcome world-renowned brain coach, podcaster, writer, and entrepreneur, Jim Kwik!
In conversation with our very own Dr Tal Ben-Shahar, we will focus on how brain-boosting habits such as improving sleep, practicing mindfulness, and fostering mental wellness, can lead to a happier, more balanced life. Don't miss out on this incredible event!


Thursday | November 7th | 2PM EST (New York)

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Jim Kwik and Tal Ben-Shahar

Boosting Your Brain to a Happier You!

Join us live as we welcome world-renowned brain coach, podcaster, writer, and entrepreneur, Jim Kwik t our webinar series!

In conversation with our very own Dr Tal Ben-Shahar, we will focus on how brain-boosting habits such as improving sleep, practicing mindfulness, and fostering mental wellness, can lead to a happier, more balanced life. Don't miss out on this incredible event!


Thursday | November 7th | 2PM EST (New York)

Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.
Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.

Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS)

The CiHS is a year-long online academic course that includes academic lectures and live webinars. Offered in Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish & Vietnamese

Masters Degree in Happiness Studies

The Master of Arts in Happiness Studies focuses on educating leaders who are committed to the cultivation of wellbeing in themselves and others, to the fulfillment of society’s potential for both happiness and goodness.

The Happier School Program

A comprehensive, multi-year educational intervention program with the purpose of helping an entire school community – students, school staff, and parents – attain higher levels of happiness.

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Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.
Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.

Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS)

The CiHS is a year-long online academic course that includes academic lectures and live webinars. Offered in Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish & Vietnamese

Masters Degree in Happiness Studies

The Master of Arts in Happiness Studies focuses on educating leaders who are committed to the cultivation of wellbeing in themselves and others, to the fulfillment of society’s potential for both happiness and goodness.

The Happier School Program

A comprehensive, multi-year educational intervention program with the purpose of helping an entire school community – students, school staff, and parents – attain higher levels of happiness.

HSA Student & Alumni

Retreat 2025


April 3 - 6 in Kakslauttanen, Finland

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HSA Student & Alumni

Retreat 2024


November 19 - 22 in Mexico City, Mexico

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Testimonials

HSA’s international community, composed of students from 85 countries
over the world, together leading the Happiness Revolution.

Felicidad Cristobal

This course should be a “sweet obligation” for every top manager

"We all know that things arrive in our life at the right moment,
but having worked in the first steel global company (ArcelorMittal)
and later as the CEO of its global foundation for many years, I wish
I would have known then what I learned with Tal Ben-Shahar.
I would have suffered less, I would have understood more... Companies
would spend less money in coaching their executives suffering from burn-out.
Nevertheless, now that I am walking new paths I am applying all have
learned to live with a deeper happiness! Thank you Tal!

David Wooldridge

The HSA program has holistically changed my life

".....What an amazing experience.....Tal is an extraordinary teacher! It represents the most profound learning experience I have ever engaged. And as a Vice President and General Manager for a fortune 50 company, I was exposed to very electric, dynamic and forward thinking educational programs. And none of them resinated with me like The HSA field of studies program..I am completely committed to the Happiness revolution!"

Kim Salisbury

I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for this course

"It is amazing. I am thrilled to be a part of this program. Each week I am excited to dive into the new material with anticipation. This program lights me up and opens my mind to possibilities. It confirms how I have felt about the importance of the mind body connection. It also is not coincidental that I have just began my three year studies of somatic experiencing practitioner certification. Just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! With deepest gratitude"

Testimonials

HSA’s international community, composed of students from 95 countries around the world, together leading the Happiness Revolution.

Felicidad Cristobal

This course should be a “sweet obligation” for every top manager

"We all know that things arrive in our life at the right moment, but having worked in the first steel global company (ArcelorMittal) and later as the CEO of its global foundation for many years, I wish I would have known then what I learned with Tal Ben-Shahar. I would have suffered less, I would have understood more... Companies would spend less money in coaching their executives suffering from burn-out. Nevertheless, now that I am walking new paths I am applying all have learned to live with a deeper happiness! Thank you Tal!

David Wooldridge

The HSA program has holistically changed my life

".....What an amazing experience.....Tal is an extraordinary teacher! It represents the most profound learning experience I have ever engaged. And as a Vice President and General Manager for a fortune 50 company, I was exposed to very electric, dynamic and forward thinking educational programs. And none of them resinated with me like The HSA field of studies program..I am completely committed to the Happiness revolution!"

Kim Salisbury

I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for this course

"It is amazing. I am thrilled to be a part of this program. Each week I am excited to dive into the new material with anticipation. This program lights me up and opens my mind to possibilities. It confirms how I have felt about the importance of the mind body connection. It also is not coincidental that I have just began my three year studies of somatic experiencing practitioner certification. Just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! With deepest gratitude"