It's an age-old pursuit, a never-ending search for that elusive all-too-often fleeting feeling: happiness. Canada ranks among the Top 10 happiest countries in the world, but there are definitely pockets of discontent, notably in our large urban areas. Positive psychology expert Shawn Achor talks about how we can rewire our brains to make ourselves happy within a matter of weeks. He also talks about the impact of optimism on our productivity, a message that has the business world taking notice.

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