We humans are social creatures. However, when our calendars fill-up we seem to think we can get away without our social supports. Research has found have social and emotional support helps us heal better and increases our life expectancy. It also helps to reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve concentration. See if you can work in social interaction into your everyday life.

We often believe that willpower is the way to positive change and then tell ourselves, the reason we insert ‘bad’ thing here is because we have no willpower.

However, often what we do is due to habits. Once we learn this and how we can use these habits to our advantage, we can start to make real changes. We often follow the path of least resistance and this is something we can use.

Try increasing resistance for things we trying to avoid by adding 20 seconds to these tasks. Try decreasing resistance for things we want to promote. Try decreasing resistance for making good decisions by making rules in advance.

How do you promote ‘good’ habits in your life?

Having a sense of control has been found to be associated with happiness, improved performance and improved job satisfaction. However, with all the stressors in our life, it is easy to feel like we have no control. To assist this, determine what determine what you can control and concentrate your efforts on this. By increasing your chances of success, you increase your sense of control.

This week we will look at Principle #4 - Falling Up: Capitalizing on the Downs to Build Momentum. In the face of adversity, Achor stipulates that we have three paths. 1. Keep circling where we are. 2. Go toward further negative consequences. 3. Go to a place where we are stronger and more capable. Which path do you take?

Our mindset makes a huge difference. Studies have found those given fake hair regrowth grew hair product and those who pretended to be younger had improved eyesight, memory and even looked younger! This isn't about thinking positive thoughts all the time. It is about realising that reality is not fixed but is actually relative.