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2 critical misconceptions about happiness | Tal Ben-Shahar | Big Think
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2022/06/11Ever wondered what *really* makes people happy? This fascinating talk by Tal Ben-Shahar dives into two common myths about happiness and explores concepts like post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to positive psychology and gain insights into building a more meaningful life!
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immune
US /ɪˈmjoon/
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UK /ɪˈmju:n/
- Adjective
- Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
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More ultimate
US /ˈʌltəmɪt/
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UK /ˈʌltɪmət/
- Adjective
- Basic; original; most significant
- Being the greatest example of something
- Noun
- A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
- The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
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More inevitable
US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
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UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- That must happen; certain to happen
- Sure to occur or happen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A situation that is unavoidable
- Things that cannot be avoided
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More dedicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
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UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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More Use Energy
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