Are you happy? Or do you feel like once you are successful you will be happy? The studies show that finding success does not lead to happiness because our brain will only continue to raise the success targets. Rather raising your positivity in the present you get to experience the “Happiness Advantage.” 31% better performance when in a positive state vs. a neutral, negative or stressed state! It is not reality that shapes us but rather the lens through which our brain views the world that shapes our reality! 90% of our happiness is not determined by the external world BUT in how your brain processes the external world. We must all learn to see STRESS as a challenge NOT A THREAT!
CHECK OUT THIS POWERFUL TED TALK VIDEO BELOW!
5 Monumental Keys To Get Your Happiness Advantage:
- Three (3) Gratitudes: Write down 3 new things you are grateful for everyday for 21 days
- Journaling: write down about one positive experience you have had over the past 24 hours giving your brain the opportunity to relive it
- Exercise: teaches your brain that behavior matters
- Meditation: allows your brain to get over the cultural ADHD we create by doing too many tasks at one time
- Random Acts of Kindness: One simple email everyday praising or thanking someone in our social networks
THOUGHTS TO PONDER TODAY: Did you spend 12 minutes to watch the video above? If not, go back and watch it NOW. Are you happy? Truly happy and if you were how could that positively impact your Insurance Agency including your Teams, Revenue and status? If you are waiting for success to be happy, this study says your brain will never get there. Your brain will only continue to seek higher success targets. The key is positivity in the now. What could be possible if you put these 5 Monumental keys into action TODAY!
John Lucero, is a successful business owner with over 20 years of experience in multi-line insurance agency operations for several major National Brands. With an expertise in Recruiting, Educating, Coaching, Developing and Product Knowledge, his passion and drive to ELEVATE Insurance Agencies to higher levels of success is what keeps him inspired about the future and motivated about making a difference.
