Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Shawn Achor, Part 2: How to Find Happiness in Today’s World
Jun 4, 2025
Join Shawn Achor, a Harvard-trained researcher and bestselling author renowned for his insights into positive psychology, as he shares his wisdom on finding happiness today. He discusses how to quiet the chaos of our hyper-connected lives and emphasizes the power of gratitude and social connections. Achor also offers strategies for diversifying our sources of meaning to foster resilience. He highlights the importance of embracing struggles as growth opportunities, encouraging a conscious choice of happiness through connections and purpose.
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Shawn Achor's Depression Journey
- Shawn Achor experienced two years of deep depression during college, feeling lost and uncertain about happiness.
- Journaling helped him realize depression is temporary, and he eventually became a happiness researcher.
Positive Habits Against Depression
- Use positive habits like journaling, exercise, and gratitude to help walk out of depression.
- These behaviors can restore belief that your actions matter, aiding recovery progress.
Oprah's Depression Experience
- Oprah experienced depression after her film Beloved underperformed, feeling like she was behind a veil.
- She used prayer, journaling, gratitude, and trusted friends to help her work through it.
