The Happiness Advantage

THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work

by Shawn Achor

Today, there’s a lot of scientific research that proves happiness drives success, not vice versa. When you’re happy and positive, you tend to be more motivated, resilient, creative and efficient, which in turn improves your results—Shawn Achor calls this the “Happiness Advantage”.  In this book, he presents 7 proven positive psychology principles (and associated tips/tools) that you can use to improve your resilience, happiness, well-being and performance.

In this summary, you’ll learn:
• How your brain works, how happiness and positivity affect the way you think and act; and why/how you can change any aspect of your abilities and personality to change your life;
• The seven positive psychology principles, including (i) how to use daily practices to increase your happiness levels and unlock your team’s potential, (ii) how to transform your reality by shifting your mindset and beliefs, (iii) how to build positive cognitive patterns to see more possibilities and opportunities, (iv) how to regain control and confidence in times of distress, (v) how to find the upward path to bounce back stronger from setbacks (vi) how to transform bad habits into good ones, and (vii) how to build your social capital (which is your biggest asset); and
• How you can create a positive ripple effect to bring the power of the Happiness Advantage to more people.

Who should read this:
• Leaders and managers
• Psychologists, Educators
• Anyone who wants to improve resilience, happiness, well-being and performance