Shawn Achor, a leading happiness researcher and author of four New York Times bestsellers, shares actionable insights to boost your happiness. He reveals four research-backed habits that can transform your life in 21 days. The discussion touches on finding joy amidst adversity, the importance of social connections, and practical tools like gratitude. Shawn also opens up about his personal struggles with depression and how these habits guided him to a happier, more meaningful life. Tune in for a powerful blueprint to happiness!

Original Air Date: February 17th, 2021Everything we do, every relationship we have, succeeds or fails based on our level of true spiritual connection with others. How do we get back on track when we find ourselves disconnected from people? In this episode of “Super Soul,” Oprah sits down with acclaimed spiritual teachers—including Jill Bolte Taylor, Dr. Maya Angelou, Sister Joan Chittister, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, Meagan Good, Rob and Kristen Bell, President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Brené Brown, Tracy Morgan, Phil Jackson, Shawn Achor, Gloria Steinem, Bryan Stevenson, Malala Yousafzai, and Elie Wiesel—to discover the steps we all can take to find creative ways to nurture the bonds of love and a connection with the people in our lives, and then gradually expanding that to the rest of the world. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah’s Emmy Award-winning show “Super Soul Sunday.” You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah’s best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

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Shawn Achor, a renowned expert on happiness and success, shares his insights on how a positive mindset can fuel achievement. He discusses the contagious nature of happiness, revealing the importance of mirror neurons. Achor highlights the '10-5 Way' to enhance interpersonal connections and explores surprising stories, like when Oprah faced her toughest times. He emphasizes that happiness can lead to greater success, providing practical strategies to transform negativity into positivity and improve overall well-being.

Join happiness researcher and author Shawn Achor as he discusses the influence of a positive mindset and social connections on happiness. Explore the impact of technology on our social interactions and learn practical advice for forming connections. Discover the transformative potential of small, positive habits and the importance of valuing our social connections in our pursuit of happiness.