The happy secret of better work

Yet again an amazing TED talk. While I went numb on the endless stream of life hacking tips and ‘how to be happier’-guides long time ago, this isn’t resembling any of the typical, slightly esoteric waffling.

Not only does Shawn Anchor deliver a very entertaining and energised talk, he actually knows what he is talking about. I truly believe you can rewire your brain to demonstrate a more positive attitude like you can change any habit. But you need to see it through and establish automatisms to make it stick.

Shawn suggest something very simple, which he has proven in his engagements with companies and schools. For 21 days in a row:

Write down three things you are grateful for (different ones each day)
Journal about one positive experience each day
The first email you write every morning should be thanking someone for whatever he or she did yesterday
Exercise each day (doesn’t only help with attitude also with belly)
Meditate each day

I highly recommend watching his talk! Even if you aren’t interested in habit changes or being happy, you’ll be at least entertained quite a bit for 12 minutes.