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Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations.

In this episode, we’re exploring The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor — a book that challenges the idea that success leads to happiness and instead proves that happiness fuels success.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

✅ Rethinking Success & Happiness
Most of us believe success brings happiness, but Achor’s research shows the opposite: cultivating happiness first leads to higher performance, better health, and greater creativity.

✅ Practical Strategies to Train Your Brain
From writing down three things you’re grateful for to practicing small daily wins, we discuss actionable tips that help you rewire your mindset and build lasting positivity.

✅ Applying the Science at Work
Learn how companies like Google and Yahoo use positive psychology to boost creativity and innovation — and how you can apply these same principles in your own workplace.

✅ Key Principles We Loved
We break down our favorite insights, including:

• The Zorro Circle → Focus on small, controllable goals to build confidence.
  
  
• The Tetris Effect → Train your brain to see solutions instead of problems.
  
  
• The Pygmalion Effect → Our expectations of others shape their performance.
  
  

✅ Corporate Culture Takeaways
This isn’t just about feeling happier — it’s about transforming workplace dynamics, strengthening relationships, and building a more resilient and engaged team.

💬 Key Takeaways:

• Happiness isn’t a reward for success — it’s the fuel that drives it.
  
  
• Simple daily habits like gratitude, meditation, and journaling can reshape your brain’s default patterns.
  
  
• Investing in relationships at work boosts performance, collaboration, and creativity.
  
  
• Progress beats perfection: focusing on small wins leads to big results.
  
  

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