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Pamela Jett: “Choose To Be Happy.”

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Oct 13, 2025
Pamela Jett shares insights from research revealing that happiness in organizations isn’t luck but a choice. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally choosing happiness each morning. By utilizing the brain's most receptive hour, individuals can reprogram their mindset. Simple morning habits, like declaring positive intentions, can foster resilience. Jett discusses how a positive attitude can influence responses to life’s challenges, ultimately leading to longer and healthier lives. Happiness, she insists, is a daily decision.
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INSIGHT

Happiness Is A Distinguishing Habit

  • Foster & Hicks found certain people consistently stand out as the happiest in organizations.
  • Their happiness often comes from intentional choices, not charmed lives.
ADVICE

Choose Happiness Each Morning

  • Choose to be happy each morning by deliberately telling yourself you'll have a good day.
  • Use that first hour when your brain is most receptive to program a positive attitude.
ADVICE

Control Your Attitude Not Events

  • When you can't control events, control the attitude you bring to them.
  • Consciously decide in each moment to respond with a positive outlook despite obstacles.
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