Spend two minutes a day scanning the world for three new things you're grateful for. And do that for 21 days, The reason why that's powerful is you're training your brain to scan the world in a new pattern, you're scanning for positives, instead of scanning for threats. It's the fastest way of teaching optimism.
Shawn AchorHappiness is actually an individual choice, even in the midst of negative circumstances. It's not something our employers can give to us, though they can limit and influence that choice.
Shawn AchorStudy after study shows that happiness precedes important outcomes and indicators of thriving.
Shawn AchorYour brain at positive is 31% more productive than your brain at negative, neutral or stressed.
Shawn AchorWhen we encounter an unexpected challenge of threat the only way to save ourselves is to hold on tight to the people around us and not let go.
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