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“Scientifically, happiness is a choice. It is a choice about where your single processor brain will devote its finite resources as you process the world.” quote by Shawn Achor
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“Scientifically, happiness is a choice. It is a choice about where your single processor brain will devote its finite resources as you process the world.”

Shawn Achor

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Happiness Advantage", 2010

Happiness is a deliberate allocation of mental focus.

In simple terms: Happiness is a choice.

Key Takeaway

Choose positive focus.

Themes

happiness choice neuroscience

Mood

optimistic encouraging

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude
  • mindfulness practice
  • goal setting
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Cognitive psychology positive psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you train your brain to focus positively?
  • What habits support a happy mindset?
A Different Perspective

External circumstances can limit choice.

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