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The Happiness Advantage
The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work
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Shares seven core principles of positive psychology that each one of us can use to improve our performance, grow our careers, and gain a competitive edge at work. This title reveals how happiness actually fuels success and performance, not the other way around.
Traditional psychology tells us that success makes us happy. Discover why this isn't true and what steps you can take to really become successful and happier
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In The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor, discover an uplifting and revolutionary approach to living a successful and fulfilling life. Drawing upon a decade of cutting-edge research in positive psychology, Achor challenges the conventional notion that success breeds happiness. Instead, he presents compelling evidence that happiness breeds success. This groundbreaking book is filled with engaging storytelling and practical steps that empower readers to reframe their outlook and harness the transformative power of a positive mindset.
Most people are driven by the belief that happiness is the result of hard work and achieving success. However, Achor's extensive research suggests otherwise, positing that happiness is not merely a byproduct of success but a crucial driver of it. By surveying more than 1,600 students and delving deep into scientific studies, Achor demonstrates why a positive outlook can lead to greater performance, higher profits, and enhanced wellbeing.
The heart of The Happiness Advantage lies in its seven core principles of positive psychology that anyone can apply to their personal or professional lives. These principles include actionable strategies such as retraining your brain to capitalise on positivity, finding meaning in setbacks, and creating a supportive social circle. Achor illustrates how these principles can help us develop resilience, improve our creativity, and boost productivity, effectively positioning happiness as a fundamental part of the success equation.
Achor also delves into the practical implications of these insights in the workplace. He offers valuable advice on how to create a more engaged and motivated workforce, underscoring the importance of cultivating a culture of positivity for long-term success. This makes The Happiness Advantage not only a personal development guide but also a resource for leaders and managers seeking to maximise team performance.
The Happiness Advantage is a transformative read that challenges long-held beliefs and presents new, evidence-based ways to achieve both happiness and success. It is perfect for anyone looking to improve their mental wellbeing and gain a competitive edge in both their career and personal life.
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The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor transports readers to a virtual classroom, revealing seven secrets of happiness based on modern psychology discoveries. Rom Brafman praises the book for uncovering crucial psychological findings. The Boston Globe highlights Achor's engaging, self-deprecating humour and effectiveness, while the Wall Street Journal notes his training's foundation on positive psychology research, focusing on resilience and positivity.
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ISBN: 9780753539477
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virgin Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 178g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Shawn Achor is a lecturer at Harvard University, where he has studied with pioneers in the field of positive psychology. He is the co-designer of Harvard's 'Happiness' course, one of the most popular in Harvard history. He is also the founder and CEO of Aspirant, a research and consulting firm that uses positive psychology to enhance individual achievement and cultivate a more productive workplace. Its clients include American Express, KPMG, Microsoft, and UBS. He gives more than 150 lectures a year on the science of happiness and human potential, which have been covered in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR.
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