The Happy Secret to Better Work

We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.

When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work.

This isn’t just an empty mantra. He suggests this discovery has been repeatedly borne out by rigorous research in psychology and neuroscience, management studies, and the bottom lines of organizations around the globe.

Achor says engaging in one brief positive exercise every day for as little as 3 weeks can have a positive effect.

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brianrose87
This speech is informative, useful, and funny (I certainly enjoyed the humor). The simple recommendations made at the end are simple to enact, and, from personal experience, truly effective.
Watch “Why we do what we do” in the similar talks bar just above, and you will get a richer understanding of the underlying drives and motivations that either elevate you or ground you.
There are a number of things limiting ourselves from enacting what we are capable of, but through adjusting your paradigm using modern psychology we can navigate these challenges (even enjoy them) on our way to self-actualization.
Eddie Diaz
short and sweet, I loved it
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The kind of talk that is good to hear first thing in the morning.
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Dan
It is true but the opposite is also true. I mean, attracting a business men who is negative can also give you a job in a split second, this world is about chemistry and this word isn’t based on attracting just one level of vibes.