Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Shawn Achor on The Happiness Advantage
Mar 5, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Achor, a positive psychology researcher and bestselling author, reveals how happiness drives success, not the other way around. He discusses the four key predictors of happiness—optimism, gratitude, meaning, and social connections. Shawn shares practical habits like gratitude journaling and mindfulness to enhance well-being. He emphasizes that happiness is a team sport and offers tips for leaders to foster a positive culture. Delve into the science behind happiness and practical steps to transform your mindset!
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Happiness Drives Success
- Happiness fuels success rather than the reverse, reversing common assumptions about achievement and well-being.
- Shawn Achor's research shows training the brain to be positive first increases performance across domains.
A Personal Path Into Happiness Research
- Shawn fell into happiness research while studying ethics at Harvard and struggling with depression himself.
- Meeting psychology professors and testing measurable interventions convinced him small habits could change well-being.
Use Tiny Daily Habits
- Insert small daily habits like brushing teeth to shift what 'human' behavior looks like and improve outcomes.
- Implement short practices (gratitude, journaling, kindness) to change population-level well-being.
