Category: Positivity

Do these exercises for two minutes a day to feel happier, researchers say

Shawn Achor

This interview with Shawn Achor by Brigid Schulte was featured on The Washington Post To those who think of happiness as a “nice to have” luxury or something that comes after a lifetime of sacrifice of single-mindedly driving to achieve a

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Bringing Up Positive and Productive Leaders

In the weeks following the Sandy Hook tragedy, the lead stories on the news had been truly heart wrenching. Sometimes I found I could not bear to read or watch another story, and other times I simply couldn’t look away. As

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Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?

Shawn Achor

Plot twist—it doesn’t matter! Find out how you can build your positive outlook. If you saw me on Super Soul Sunday with Oprah Winfrey, you’ll know that Oprah and I discussed the age-old question: Is the glass half-empty or half-full?

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Teach Yourself to See Opportunities

Jim Cathcart

Contagious Optimism LIVE is a suite of uplifting and motivational talks by real people from around the world along with coauthors from the Contagious Optimism bestselling book series. These LIVE events also include powerful music and entertainment throughout the day. The

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3 Easy Tips to Curate a Positive Mood

“You did what?” I stammered, “I don’t think I heard you right.” My friend Florence smiled triumphantly. “Tasha, shutting off my cable was my only option. I couldn’t keep hearing about all the things that were wrong with the world.

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Wake Up Happy! A Conversation with Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor

The latest scientific research proves that we have the power and ability to be happier–we just need to learn how to tap into it.  Live Happy CEO, Kym Yancey  hosted a FREE, 5-Day conversation series: “Wake Up Happy!” September 22nd through September

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Use Psychology to Reach Your Goals Faster: 3 Ways

Shawn Achor

This article was originally published at Tech Cocktail, written by Kira M. Newman When I picked up Shawn Achor’s book Before Happiness, I thought I was reading a book about positivity. It turns out, it’s also a book about success –

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