Name: The happy secret to better work
Uploaded: 2012-02-01T16:09:38Z
Duration: 12 min 3 s
Description: We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

The happy secret to better work

Success does not automatically lead to happiness; instead, a positive mindset boosts productivity and creativity. Research shows that 90 percent of long-term happiness comes from how the brain interprets experiences, not external circumstances. At Harvard and beyond, students and workers quickly shift from celebrating achievement to focusing on stress unless they actively train their brains to spot the good. Simple daily habits like gratitude journaling or acts of kindness can rewire the brain for optimism within three weeks.

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