Project 2: The Happiness Advantage  

My next project will be focused on implementing the great advice found in this TED talk. I’ve already been working to change my perspective at work, and this project should complement that.

Elevator Pitch #

Happiness doesn’t come from success, happiness is a key catalyst for success. By completing five simple tasks each day, you can re-wire your brain for optimism and find more happiness and success in your work.

The Plan #

At the end of the TED talk, Shawn mentions the five key things he asks the organizations he consults to do. After doing these things for 3 weeks, he says that he sees noticeable improvements. I’m going to do these things for the next three weeks, and document my process along the way.

The Five Things #

• Three Gratitudes
  
  I will write down three things that I’m grateful for at the end of each day

• Journaling
  
  I will write about at least one positive thing that happened to me during the day.

• Exercise
  
  I will exercise for at least 30 minutes every day

• Meditation
  
  I will spend at least 10 minutes every day doing absolutely nothing, with a singular focus.

• Random Act of Kindness
  
  I will find at least one opportunity to help someone who I might not normally help. This could be as simple as an email to someone in my network or as difficult as volunteering for the day at a local food bank.

As always, I’d love it if you joined me. Let me know how it goes if you do!