The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor summary
by Parker · 18 things on Twos
- Happiness leads to success
- A positive mindset leads to motivation, efficiency, resilience, creativity, and productivity
- Learning is a priviledge
- Be realistic, but maximize your potential for the future
- Happiness is the joy we feel striving after our potential
- Positive emotions help broaden possibilities making us more thoughtful, creative, and open to new ideas
- The magic ratio for positive to negative comments, experiences, and expressions is 3:1
- Change your mindset to ultimately change results
- Believe in your ability to succeed to make it more likely
- Believing you can improve your abilities is more important than your current abilities
- “Everyone can change and grow through application and experience.” - Carol Dweck
- We work harder when we believe there will be a positive payoff for our effort
- Beliefs dictate our efforts and actions
- Focus on what you have control over: your mindset, actions, and effort
- Verbalizing the stress and helplessness you feel is the first step toward regaining control
- Set small goals to help build confidence and make forward progress
- Our relationships with other people matter more than anything else in the world
- Smiling tricks your brain into thinking you’re happy and makes you happy