{"id":2859,"date":"2014-11-10T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=2859"},"modified":"2015-06-14T10:06:28","modified_gmt":"2015-06-14T14:06:28","slug":"happiness-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/happiness-pursuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness Pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our happiness directly impacts productivity, creativity, energy, problem solving skills and overall health.
\nIf that isn\u2019t convincing enough,perhaps knowing
\nwe can each make 1000 people\u2019s lives happier by improving our state, is.
\nIt\u2019s just one of many studies discussed in Shawn Achor\u2019s book\u2019 The Happiness Advantage<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Happiness affects how<\/em> we learn and process information.
\nShawn claims our brain performs better when we are happy.
\nDopamine not only makes us happy, it \u2018turns on all the learning centers in our brain\u2019. <\/p>\n

Some studies<\/a> say regardless of eating and exercise habits, if our mental\/emotional health is neglected, we won\u2019t prevent disease or live longer.
\nIt\u2019s this kind of research that is catapulting Positive Psychology<\/a> into the mainstream.<\/p>\n

Shawn suggests happiness creates success, rather than success creates happiness.
\n\u201c90% of happiness comes not from external sources but from how your brain processes your world.\u201d
\n\"mighty<\/a>
\n ‘Mighty Oak’ new 18×24 Original Oil<\/p>\n

I was intrigued to learn when stressed, we block our creative problem solving skills. <\/p>\n

If we retrain our thinking habits, we may not only survive in tough times, but thrive.
\nWhen such habits are developed, we may view new possibilities on a regular basis, not just creative ones, but accurate solutions.
\n\u201cDoctor\u2019s put in a positive mood before making a diagnosis show almost three times more intelligence and creativity than Doctor\u2019s in a neutral state. They make accurate diagnosis 19% faster.\u201d*<\/p>\n

If the goal is to be healthier, improve relationships, productivity at work, lose weight, increase creativity, or cope with trauma, his studies & methods are quite convincing. <\/p>\n

Being in the midst of someone who is authentically<\/em> positive, we witness the ripple effect it has on others and our world.
\nRegardless of our motives for happiness pursuit, it\u2019s a worthy one.<\/p>\n

~ May you be peaceful. May you be well. May you be happy.~ d<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S Shawn began his small consulting firm delivering the Happiness Advantage theory during one of the worst economic downturns in 2008.
\nOne of his target audiences?
\nBankers.
\n*The Happiness Advantage<\/a>– Shawn Achor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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