Brain Quote by Shawn Achor
“Spend two minutes a day scanning the world for three new things you're grateful for. And do that for 21 days, The reason why that's powerful is you're training your brain to scan the world in a new pattern, you're scanning for positives, instead of scanning for threats. It's the fastest way of teaching optimism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor, 2010
Regularly noting three gratitudes rewires the brain to seek positives, fostering optimism quickly.
In simple terms: Gratitude practice builds optimism.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily gratitude for 21 days.
Themes
optimism
habit
mental health
gratitude
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
motivational
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal development
- stress reduction
- team building
- education
Key Concepts
neuroscience
positive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you remind yourself to notice gratitude?
- What changes might you notice after 21 days?
A Different Perspective
Consistency can be hard to maintain.
