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Here's How To Get Your Work Done Faster And More Accurately

Before jumping into your next work project or task, do a quick scan of your mood. If you’re not in a positive state, it’s to your advantage to do something to lift your mood prior to starting your project. Shawn Achor, author of “The Happiness Advantage,” talks about a few studies that show why. In a 1980’s study, 4 year olds were asked to think of their happiest memories (Example: I had jello for lunch yesterday). Then the researchers told the 4 year olds to put blocks together. They put them together 66% faster and more accurately than the neutral subjects. In a 1997 study, researchers primed doctors to be in a more positive state before making a diagnosis. These doctors were 19% faster and more accurate at correctly diagnosing the issue. Achor jokes that “therefor you should give the doctor a lollypop instead of the other way around.”

Performance, ProductivityJordan ManessFebruary 11, 2021Mood, Work, Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage

Want to Change? Do this First!

Have you ever made your mind up to make a change, made the commitment to yourself, even made some progress only to slip right back into your old way of thinking? Shawn Achor, author of the “The Happiness Advantage” states, “If you make a mindset change but don’t create a habit change, you wont’ sustain that mindset change.”

ChangeJordan ManessAugust 17, 2020Habit, Change, Mindset, Happiness, The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor

Got Team?

Are you trying to accomplish your goals all by yourself? In his book “The Happiness Advantage,” Shawn Achor recites a study done about ‘very happy people.’ The top 10% had only one significant measurable common denominator: Social Support. He also mentions something many folks never think about: did you know Thomas Edison had 30 assistants (he did not work alone).

Your Happy Hour

Shawn Achor, author of “The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work” discussed the importance of creating a Happy Hour for yourself,