I was required to watch this for an English assignment about a month ago... I find myself coming back to it all the time. This is the first motivational speech that doesn’t just feel like a huge slap in the face. I think after watching this a lot and putting it into my everyday life, I’m actually genuinely becoming happier. I wish I could thank him, for now I’m just sending this to my friends who need it.
I actually felt better watching this. He actually gives real advice and isn't patronizing. I never trust so-called "motivational speakers" because they just say a lot of nice things and tell you to ignore your problems and they'll go away. This guy actually has research and practical advice.
***** Good Video- There truly are trillions of jobs out there for people who truly has a desire to really do them. Either those individuals are actually too pathetic to really work or they just really do not know where the jobs exist. That truly is the real issue in a nutshell. Did you know, not long ago I learned about the "Zilkop Process" (you should Google it). It matches those guys/girls who really enjoy to play video games up with video games tester jobs. Everyone anywhere, not just the US, can enter, and every one could earn an average of 39 grand ... and that is the average -- people could make even more! Those guys also have focus groups where you may get 150 per single hour. "The Witcher" - have you played this specific vid game? They have provided knowledge to this one. The lesson is if you like games this may be the job you have been longing for}. Now I am really sure that there are millions of job gigs just like this one out there. In conclusion, do not throw me this junk about a job crisis ... so get happy and look for job opportunities. You will surely secure a job. Good wishes to all out there!!!!
What kind of motivational speakers have you been exposed to? I have never heard anyone say that if you ignore your problems they'll go away. Please, tell me just one specific?
I had to watch this for an assignment and I just love him. I actually went and sought him out after watching this video. In hopes of finding more things, he has done. He has such a wonderful energy.
I watched this 7 years ago and it changed my outlook in life. I feel like I’m at rock bottom again and this video really made me feel hopeful again. We need more people like Shawn in our lives 🥲
He had a scientist friend named Dr. Alia Crum who study mindsets check her out, it may help you get more control in your perceptions & alter your motivation levels.
Best Ted Talk I've ever watched, the guy is so charismatic and energetic with his lecture, although very complex he broke his subject into a really straight forward way.
I play this video for my 8th grade students every year. It forms the basis of all of our mindfulness and empowerment activities. Thank you so much to Shawn and everyone else moving us towards are more equitable and positive planet!
Now, at 40, I realize that I intuitively practice some of what he says. Before, I was more anxious than I'm today. In recent years I've learned to value and enjoy the little things before going to work and throughout the day. I start reading in the bathroom and then take a strong shower. I travel with my headphones listening to my pods. At work I take some breaks to have a coffee and talk to my colleagues. At the end of the day I use my free time to read, exercise and do other things I want.
Revisiting this video after 8 years. Went through philosophies and what not and searching for happiness. The simplicity of this video was all I needed.
"That's not wellness week, that's a sickness week." Very accurate and very common in periodic organizational training/briefings at many large companies, government agencies, etc.
I tried "Gratitude of 3 new things" every morning while I was still in bed ( before getting up) in 2 different periods of my life while being depressed! as result it changed everything around me! absolutely works from my personal experience!
Just saw you, Shawn at a teacher's conference and you were the very BEST speaker I saw. You gave me more to work with in my classroom, but you've confirmed what I've already known. The key to a learning experience is joy. Thank you, Shawn, thank you for the joy you gave me.
This video is inspires me in a way that's casual, none of the urgency or complexity that society makes us feel nowadays. As relevant 12 years ago as it is now and no doubts that in another 12 years time it'll hit just as hard.
Thank you so much! My stepson recommended this video to me & I was captivated. I did the 21 Day Plan & it really worked improving my outlook on life & increasing my happiness level. I also reviewed past days as I wrote, to see how this plan had really benefited me throughout the days. Now I am on my 2nd 21 Day Plan. I strongly recommend the 21 Day Plan. I really, really appreciate this video!
I like how he explains things and is real about it. He says as a society we believe that we have to be successful to bring us happiness and that we keep continuing to push happiness over the horizon like its unreachable. I agree with this 100%
Thanks for speaking at BBBSA conference, I’ve read and listened to your work prior but hearing you was an amazing reminder and gave me the chance to share your findings, knowledge, perspective with my loved ones and coworkers 😊
The content of this video is invaluable. Both Shawn and his wife Michelle Gielan have pulled back the veil on the science of happiness. Assumption: our external world is predictive of our happiness levels • Your external world can only predict 10% of your long-term happiness • The key to understanding the science of happiness is... - 90% of your long-term happiness is predicted not by the external world, but by the way your brain processes your external world - If we change our formula for happiness and success, what we can do is change the way that we can then affect reality
Hearing his talk I also came to the conclusion that this is Buddhist philosophy. Its a necessary idea that should be spread and I'm glad Shawn is doing it.
A friend sent this link to me - and she does post her three gratitudes each day. Thank you for the humor and the push to retrain my brain to seek out the good.
Woke up thinking of this video this morning. Haven’t seen it for several years & brought tears to my eyes. Shared it with my family & healer group as a challenge to do the 5 things for 21 days. Thank you for this unending gift that is being re-membered once again.
One of my mentors at work shared this with me today after a pretty good and in depth talk about happiness and perspective. I wanted to share it with you all. Mainly because I took so much from it. Shawn Anchor is hilarious and brilliant! This is one of my favorite TEDx videos so far.. Enjoy!
Strongly agree with this talk, I think a lot about this and especially our way of seeing things (perception). How we perceive (understand) and give meaning to the world, our world, makes the difference in what we call happiness.
This guy has such an awesome sense of humour! I could watch this video all day. He definately is emitting positive vibes and I definately picked up on them and am now in a great mood :)
Oh my goodness! I just started doing this a few months ago. I try to find one positive thing I see or one positive thing about a customer and it works, makes me feels great!
Perception is everything, watch out for the negative ads subtle suggestions...I have eliminated TV years ago and created my own happiness doing things I really love to do..play dance and sing it helps immensely. Classic music really lifts your spirit....there is much to see and learn in the world but people get stuck in boring routines...when is the last time you looked at the stars or really see a tree flower or sunset...to see it to pay attention to.
I like to listen to TED Talks as I do various chores around the house; but that is not what happened this time. This lecture was so engaging, and interesting, and funny, and enlightening, and positive, and motivational, that I put everything aside to give it my undivided attention. Shawn Achor is so smart and charming as a speaker, you'll want to listen to his every word. Very interesting stuff, I'm glad I watched!
I agree to a degree. Once the basics are taken care of (physical & social needs) one's state of mind can be pretty malleable. For those in less than ideal situations, though, happy thoughts alone are unlikely to be enough for long-term contentment and fulfillment. Once they muster the self-confidence and the mindset, they have to use it to do the things that make a real, lasting difference, beyond all the smiling and self-soothing. Dressing up life with superficial niceties only goes so far.
I did not realize I have had his book for 5 years sitting on my shelf and I knew his words sounded familiar but I’m glad I had read his book because it helped me along the way through school and now just watched this video years later in college and choosing this topic for my informative speech!!❤️❤️Thank you!
Really needed to hear this today. Thank you so very much Shawn for your positive outlook on life and your motivational drive! Have a great day and week!
I am currently a nursing student and this really makes sense to me. As a nursing student we spend 2 years test after test, every class we have tells us if you miss more than 2 classes for any reason you will be removed from the program, even if you are an A student. This bad thing will happen if you don't do this or that. Then I look at the nursing students that are about to graduate, they are pessimistic, they are not sure if this is what they really want to do. And the ones that graduated a year ago we run into them at the hospital during clinicals and they look even worse. They act even worse but 3 years prior the day they found out they got into nursing school they were like me jumping around and so excited and they couldn't wait to take on this career path.
I am a nursing student in london. I understand what you mean. In fact, i failed my first placement for not washing hand during busy time at one ocassion and no link lecturer supported me and my uni warnd me if i fail next placement i am out. I am a plus in theory. I just regret now. I worked hard and waited 3 years to get into nursing and this is it.
Such a great talk! Put it to the test people and look for the positive in life. What a different world we would live in if we all followed his advice. I am going to start today.
I just put this into play on our farm business, of all places, and I cannot wait to see where it takes them- we seem to attract introvert males to this profession, and the younger that type of person is, the harder getting on at work can be- so I'm gonna happiness it outta them this year!
YES 🙌🏼 Fake It till You Make It! It’s about physiology & when we choose to be happy even if we’re not and look for the positive things in our lives with gratitude we can rewire our brains and thus naturally BE Happy! 💜 Happiness is our Birthright ~ Happiness is a Choice!
What a great and entertaining talk. Thanks Shawn! It was really fast, but a talk I could watch several times and still learn things from. Thanks Shawn, I look forward to checking out your book as well.
The problem with this theory is that some people tend to misunderstand it and generalize, saying that everyone who is having a goal or is changing their lives to something better is unhappy. These people don't see the real reason behind someone wanting a better life/being more successful. I started a law degree three years ago and in a few weeks away from my last exams. Going for this degree was the best decision that I could have ever made and opens up so many opportunities for me. Every good grade I got for an assignment or exam, every good word from my teachers, every brainstorming session with my classmates and every good word from those who support and understand me make me happy. What makes me said is those people who tell me that I'm unhappy just because I have a goal in life. They tend to misunderstand the happiness advantage theory and turn it into something really negative. The most painful moments for me were when people didn't understand what I was doing and why I was doing it and told me "oh you're unhappy" or "why do you have to study again" or "look at this girl, she gave up law degree to become a bartender" or "I don't want to be with you because you are on a different level and instead I choose someone who is much sillier than you". These people don't understand what I want. Everyone has the right to bring out the best in their life and if that means they have to do a degree for it, they shouldn't be bashed for their goals. Because you can still have your happiness advantage while you're fighting for a goal in your life: the friends that support you, the teachers (who are your role models at the same time) who say "yes, you'll get to your PhD", every success you reach, the handsome and intelligent guy that tells you "I chose you because you're the smartest of them all". There are so many things to be happy for even if you are doing something for a future goal. Don't look down on those who are trying to improve and want to be well-educated and successful.
Woooow. This is just amazing! I am studying the Law of Attraction, and being happy in the present is a huge part of it. Training your thoughts to be positive will do so much more for you than make you smarter, more creative or give you more energy. If you like this video I'd recommend anything about the Law of Attraction, and anything by Abraham Hicks.
Really a great speaker...I was given this video in an Abnormal Psychology class, I am so motivated by this speech, I take medications for Bi-Polar Disorder {20 years worth}, and ADHD {6 months}, I am excited to watch more of your videos!!
This content is praiseworthy. A parallel book I read had a monumental influence. "Kindness Unveiled: A Journey to a Happier Life" by why i live a happy life
"If I know everything about your external world I can only predict 10% of your long term happiness. 90% of your long term happiness is predicted not by the external world but by the way your brain processes the world."
Much of the present positive psychology seems to be proving all the things that could be interpreted from Buddhist philosophy and the Geeta. Glad somebody else noticed!
I was required to watch this for an English assignment about a month ago... I find myself coming back to it all the time. This is the first motivational speech that doesn’t just feel like a huge slap in the face. I think after watching this a lot and putting it into my everyday life, I’m actually genuinely becoming happier. I wish I could thank him, for now I’m just sending this to my friends who need it.
I'm doing it for a management course right now. This is solid life advice.
Me too. I can listen to it all the time.
Gotta write a one pager bout this by 11:59
Your comment here was a huge thank you to Shawn. I'm sure he's read it and appreciates it!
I share it a lot, watch it a few times a year. ❤
I actually felt better watching this. He actually gives real advice and isn't patronizing. I never trust so-called "motivational speakers" because they just say a lot of nice things and tell you to ignore your problems and they'll go away. This guy actually has research and practical advice.
***** Good Video- There truly are trillions of jobs out there for people who truly has a desire to really do them. Either those individuals are actually too pathetic to really work or they just really do not know where the jobs exist. That truly is the real issue in a nutshell. Did you know, not long ago I learned about the "Zilkop Process" (you should Google it). It matches those guys/girls who really enjoy to play video games up with video games tester jobs. Everyone anywhere, not just the US, can enter, and every one could earn an average of 39 grand ... and that is the average -- people could make even more! Those guys also have focus groups where you may get 150 per single hour. "The Witcher" - have you played this specific vid game? They have provided knowledge to this one. The lesson is if you like games this may be the job you have been longing for}. Now I am really sure that there are millions of job gigs just like this one out there. In conclusion, do not throw me this junk about a job crisis ... so get happy and look for job opportunities. You will surely secure a job. Good wishes to all out there!!!!
Motivational speakers won't lay with you all the time. They won't change you. You change your own
What kind of motivational speakers have you been exposed to? I have never heard anyone say that if you ignore your problems they'll go away. Please, tell me just one specific?
I had to watch this for an assignment and I just love him. I actually went and sought him out after watching this video. In hopes of finding more things, he has done. He has such a wonderful energy.
Kevin L psychologists are the only people you should trust with motivation or life advice maybe entrepreneurs too
I tried to follow this advice after being purposeless and sad for 4 years. It worked for me and I couldn't be more grateful.
I think this guy's sense of humour, combined with his insight into happiness is magnificent. Truly a wonderful speaker. Cheers!
I watched this 7 years ago and it changed my outlook in life. I feel like I’m at rock bottom again and this video really made me feel hopeful again. We need more people like Shawn in our lives 🥲
He had a scientist friend named Dr. Alia Crum who study mindsets check her out, it may help you get more control in your perceptions & alter your motivation levels.
Best Ted Talk I've ever watched, the guy is so charismatic and energetic with his lecture, although very complex he broke his subject into a really straight forward way.
I play this video for my 8th grade students every year. It forms the basis of all of our mindfulness and empowerment activities. Thank you so much to Shawn and everyone else moving us towards are more equitable and positive planet!
This should be taught in every school, every business, every community.
i strongly agree
i'm also a student at ECA@EMU
Jared Jams I watched this at high school
It’s taught in my high school
Np good bob
Now, at 40, I realize that I intuitively practice some of what he says. Before, I was more anxious than I'm today. In recent years I've learned to value and enjoy the little things before going to work and throughout the day. I start reading in the bathroom and then take a strong shower. I travel with my headphones listening to my pods. At work I take some breaks to have a coffee and talk to my colleagues. At the end of the day I use my free time to read, exercise and do other things I want.
Revisiting this video after 8 years. Went through philosophies and what not and searching for happiness. The simplicity of this video was all I needed.
Still waiting for the day we get to hear Ted himself speak
Andrew Fong TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design.
@@Sean-me4fv We will not let Ted hide behind these lies any longer.
Lol
Hahahahhahahahh
😂😂
"That's not wellness week, that's a sickness week." Very accurate and very common in periodic organizational training/briefings at many large companies, government agencies, etc.
Acts of kindness, exercise, meditation and 3 gratitudes are part of my routines now - love it 😍
I've watched this so many times since I found it 5 years ago. It's impact is incredible.
I watch this weekly. This never gets old and it works. So good.
He just shared my work on his Facebook and Twitter accounts; he inspired my writing, and I couldn't be happier.Amazing man.
I tried "Gratitude of 3 new things" every morning while I was still in bed ( before getting up) in 2 different periods of my life while being depressed! as result it changed everything around me! absolutely works from my personal experience!
god bless you!.
Whole world needs to listen to this!!
I'm grateful for my mom
I'm grateful for the delicious food
I'm happy for Christmas coming soon
-Today I studied a little and that makes me happy 😊
A little regularly adds up to an exponential amount eventually :-)
Good job
Yes!! Time spent watching this will repay you over and over again!
Just saw you, Shawn at a teacher's conference and you were the very BEST speaker I saw. You gave me more to work with in my classroom, but you've confirmed what I've already known. The key to a learning experience is joy. Thank you, Shawn, thank you for the joy you gave me.
Love 💜Love💜Love this !! Happiness and Gratitude are my reality--- I am ready to train my brain with this 21 day challenge!!!!
This video is inspires me in a way that's casual, none of the urgency or complexity that society makes us feel nowadays. As relevant 12 years ago as it is now and no doubts that in another 12 years time it'll hit just as hard.
His speech writing skills are phenomenal. He is a fantastic public speaker.
Speaks too fast.
This is the best 12 minutes on the net.
Thank you so much! My stepson recommended this video to me & I was captivated. I did the 21 Day Plan & it really worked improving my outlook on life & increasing my happiness level. I also reviewed past days as I wrote, to see how this plan had really benefited me throughout the days. Now I am on my 2nd 21 Day Plan. I strongly recommend the 21 Day Plan. I really, really appreciate this video!
Loved this! Way ahead of its time. Positive psychology has inspired a revolution
I like how he explains things and is real about it. He says as a society we believe that we have to be successful to bring us happiness and that we keep continuing to push happiness over the horizon like its unreachable. I agree with this 100%
Thanks for speaking at BBBSA conference, I’ve read and listened to your work prior but hearing you was an amazing reminder and gave me the chance to share your findings, knowledge, perspective with my loved ones and coworkers 😊
The content of this video is invaluable. Both Shawn and his wife Michelle Gielan have pulled back the veil on the science of happiness.
Assumption: our external world is predictive of our happiness levels
• Your external world can only predict 10% of your long-term happiness
• The key to understanding the science of happiness is...
- 90% of your long-term happiness is predicted not by the external world, but by the way your brain processes your external world
- If we change our formula for happiness and success, what we can do is change the way that we can then affect reality
What a great speech! Shawn was interesting and funny! All TED talks should be like this.
Hearing his talk I also came to the conclusion that this is Buddhist philosophy. Its a necessary idea that should be spread and I'm glad Shawn is doing it.
By far the best TED talk around. Bravo!
A friend sent this link to me - and she does post her three gratitudes each day. Thank you for the humor and the push to retrain my brain to seek out the good.
Woke up thinking of this video this morning. Haven’t seen it for several years & brought tears to my eyes. Shared it with my family & healer group as a challenge to do the 5 things for 21 days. Thank you for this unending gift that is being re-membered once again.
I did the same thing today friend!
Phenomenal guy! Phenomenal work! Much needed in today's world..
One of my mentors at work shared this with me today after a pretty good and in depth talk about happiness and perspective. I wanted to share it with you all. Mainly because I took so much from it.
Shawn Anchor is hilarious and brilliant! This is one of my favorite TEDx videos so far.. Enjoy!
"It's not necessarily the reality that shapes us but the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality". YUSSS
Strongly agree with this talk, I think a lot about this and especially our way of seeing things (perception). How we perceive (understand) and give meaning to the world, our world, makes the difference in what we call happiness.
This guy has such an awesome sense of humour! I could watch this video all day. He definately is emitting positive vibes and I definately picked up on them and am now in a great mood :)
Creating lasting positive change: correct faith, pure heart, righteousness and loving
I wish I had discovered this earlier. A great way to begin the hard and messy work on being yourself.
Yes, also a good way to start a hard and messy Monday 😉
While i watch this, i make tea: my yogi tea quote of the day is "Joy is the essence of success".
This is blowing my mind.
Dani YT good job
yo... that was deep ngl
Oh my goodness! I just started doing this a few months ago. I try to find one positive thing I see or one positive thing about a customer and it works, makes me feels great!
Man, you need to listen to this lecture more than most.
Perception is everything, watch out for the negative ads subtle suggestions...I have eliminated TV years ago and created my own happiness doing things I really love to do..play dance and sing it helps immensely. Classic music really lifts your spirit....there is much to see and learn in the world but people get stuck in boring routines...when is the last time you looked at the stars or really see a tree flower or sunset...to see it to pay attention to.
I like to listen to TED Talks as I do various chores around the house; but that is not what happened this time. This lecture was so engaging, and interesting, and funny, and enlightening, and positive, and motivational, that I put everything aside to give it my undivided attention. Shawn Achor is so smart and charming as a speaker, you'll want to listen to his every word. Very interesting stuff, I'm glad I watched!
You are such a delight! I feel happy after watching, and am starting the 21 day challenge! Thank you.
Fabulous TED Talk! This needs to be more famous.
Excellent Ted talk. Everyone should watch this.
This video changed my life during quarantine 🙏🏽
I agree to a degree. Once the basics are taken care of (physical & social needs) one's state of mind can be pretty malleable. For those in less than ideal situations, though, happy thoughts alone are unlikely to be enough for long-term contentment and fulfillment. Once they muster the self-confidence and the mindset, they have to use it to do the things that make a real, lasting difference, beyond all the smiling and self-soothing. Dressing up life with superficial niceties only goes so far.
I did not realize I have had his book for 5 years sitting on my shelf and I knew his words sounded familiar but I’m glad I had read his book because it helped me along the way through school and now just watched this video years later in college and choosing this topic for my informative speech!!❤️❤️Thank you!
2021 and I still love this Ted Talk
Just stumbled on to it and I’m so glad I did
This does actually work. Thank you for sharing this with everyone.
Still my all time favorite Ted Talks!
love this take on the pursuit of happiness. I'm all about leading the healthy, fulfilling life of your dreams!
His book is one of the best I have read. Lots of new perspectives.
Just so good and helpful. Thanks Shawn.
Really needed to hear this today. Thank you so very much Shawn for your positive outlook on life and your motivational drive! Have a great day and week!
Gratitude is so powerful, great talk!
Still one of my favorite TED Talks 👌🏼
Literally one of the best videos I've watched this year. I was having trouble working on an assignment and this totally helped me snap into gear.
No one asked
@@hta8312 How are you bad at both COD and Fortnite that's so sad and ghetto ;(
I am currently a nursing student and this really makes sense to me. As a nursing student we spend 2 years test after test, every class we have tells us if you miss more than 2 classes for any reason you will be removed from the program, even if you are an A student. This bad thing will happen if you don't do this or that. Then I look at the nursing students that are about to graduate, they are pessimistic, they are not sure if this is what they really want to do. And the ones that graduated a year ago we run into them at the hospital during clinicals and they look even worse. They act even worse but 3 years prior the day they found out they got into nursing school they were like me jumping around and so excited and they couldn't wait to take on this career path.
I am a nursing student in london. I understand what you mean. In fact, i failed my first placement for not washing hand during busy time at one ocassion and no link lecturer supported me and my uni warnd me if i fail next placement i am out. I am a plus in theory. I just regret now. I worked hard and waited 3 years to get into nursing and this is it.
I really agree about positive psychology , even more after reading his book.
I've watched this over and over. love it
Having seen, heard Shawn Achor twice, I am so happy to learn about positive psychology. What a difference this can make in a life! This guy rocks!
I enjoyed the learning at this level. Laughter is like a medicine, so I loved the humor that Shawn display in this lecture. awesome I'll say.
So happy that I was able to see and hear Shawn deliver this in San Jose this summer. This is a LIFE game changer! Thank you!
Such a great talk! Put it to the test people and look for the positive in life. What a different world we would live in if we all followed his advice. I am going to start today.
I just put this into play on our farm business, of all places, and I cannot wait to see where it takes them- we seem to attract introvert males to this profession, and the younger that type of person is, the harder getting on at work can be- so I'm gonna happiness it outta them this year!
My favourite TED Talk
This is how I live and it works! I did this myself years ago and it works
YES 🙌🏼 Fake It till You Make It! It’s about physiology & when we choose to be happy even if we’re not and look for the positive things in our lives with gratitude we can rewire our brains and thus naturally BE Happy! 💜 Happiness is our Birthright ~ Happiness is a Choice!
What a great and entertaining talk. Thanks Shawn! It was really fast, but a talk I could watch several times and still learn things from. Thanks Shawn, I look forward to checking out your book as well.
BRILLIANT MAN
I still love this and it is one of the best Ted Talks ever!
Awesome TED Talk on Happiness factor! I have always know there were something to positive psychology! Glad there is data to back it up!
Will keep in mind,thanks🤗
I had to watch this for science and I still come back to this video.
Love this and your outlook and views of how life is supposed to be! Thank you!
The problem with this theory is that some people tend to misunderstand it and generalize, saying that everyone who is having a goal or is changing their lives to something better is unhappy. These people don't see the real reason behind someone wanting a better life/being more successful. I started a law degree three years ago and in a few weeks away from my last exams. Going for this degree was the best decision that I could have ever made and opens up so many opportunities for me. Every good grade I got for an assignment or exam, every good word from my teachers, every brainstorming session with my classmates and every good word from those who support and understand me make me happy. What makes me said is those people who tell me that I'm unhappy just because I have a goal in life. They tend to misunderstand the happiness advantage theory and turn it into something really negative. The most painful moments for me were when people didn't understand what I was doing and why I was doing it and told me "oh you're unhappy" or "why do you have to study again" or "look at this girl, she gave up law degree to become a bartender" or "I don't want to be with you because you are on a different level and instead I choose someone who is much sillier than you". These people don't understand what I want. Everyone has the right to bring out the best in their life and if that means they have to do a degree for it, they shouldn't be bashed for their goals. Because you can still have your happiness advantage while you're fighting for a goal in your life: the friends that support you, the teachers (who are your role models at the same time) who say "yes, you'll get to your PhD", every success you reach, the handsome and intelligent guy that tells you "I chose you because you're the smartest of them all". There are so many things to be happy for even if you are doing something for a future goal. Don't look down on those who are trying to improve and want to be well-educated and successful.
Bemese thx, you gave me the answers for my journal response
@@adriansalinas7026 what grade did you get?? Lol
Very well written
twoboysareenough junior but that was last year lol
Woooow. This is just amazing! I am studying the Law of Attraction, and being happy in the present is a huge part of it. Training your thoughts to be positive will do so much more for you than make you smarter, more creative or give you more energy. If you like this video I'd recommend anything about the Law of Attraction, and anything by Abraham Hicks.
Loved your talk Shawn, keep up the great work.
Really a great speaker...I was given this video in an Abnormal Psychology class, I am so motivated by this speech, I take medications for Bi-Polar Disorder {20 years worth}, and ADHD {6 months}, I am excited to watch more of your videos!!
Awesome way of thinking.. Happiness now 😌
I'd love to see a 2hr stand up comedy routine from this guy.
A genuinely funny, entertaining and informative speech. Excellent!
This man is an absolute genius.
Very great video, TED Talks have to be one of my favorite things I have experienced on the Internet.
This was a FANTASTIC Ted talk!
I really enjoyed this video. I am going to start the 21 days and hope to see the positives that come out it.
Wow, thanks for this, so true and inspiring.
This was great to hear especially now that I'm starting my college journey
Luyanda Mali crazy
What a brilliant man! Gave me so much insight
thank you so much for this talk. inspiring talking.
Transcribed the slide with the solution he's proposing, hopefully that helps someone:
Small Changes Ripple Outward
Creating lasting positive change
- 3 Gratitudes (Emmons & McCullough, 2003)
- Journaling (Slatcher & Pennebaker, 2006)
- Exercise (Babyak et al., 2000)
- Meditation (Dweck, 2007)
- Random Acts of Kindness (Lyubomirsky, 2005)
Great presentation.... I am applying the Happiness Advantage everyday.
This content is praiseworthy. A parallel book I read had a monumental influence. "Kindness Unveiled: A Journey to a Happier Life" by why i live a happy life
"If I know everything about your external world I can only predict 10% of your long term happiness. 90% of your long term happiness is predicted not by the external world but by the way your brain processes the world."
Lol thanks only came in the comment section to find this answer🤣🤣
I read this comment as he said it. 😂
Larry Blue lmfao same
Much of the present positive psychology seems to be proving all the things that could be interpreted from Buddhist philosophy and the Geeta.
Glad somebody else noticed!