The Foundations of Happiness at Work (BerkeleyX GG201x)

PERK Purpose making valuable contributions to individuals or wider society that we find personally meaningful.  At work, these contributions, when aligned with our core values, bring us feelings of purpose.  In doing so, we can assert ourselves in conducting our day-to-day tasks and in turn, connect our roles to what we believe in and care about.  To achieve this at work try to complete tasks in a way that embodies your purpose / philosophy / core values. Engagement relates to how involved and immersed we feel at work.  The Greater Good (2018) suggests three ways that we could suggest to our employers. Firstly embrace creativity and encourage people to have fun at work! Secondly,  give people more responsibility over their daily schedule, tasks give people more responsibility over professional development give opportunities to learn and grow. Finally, adopt a less hectic schedule create space for the immersive, lose-track-of-time experience of flow at work. F...

  Defining Happiness at Work not momentarily ..not pleasure / hedonism ... achievement / status  but quality of life way - contentment, well being - life is meaningful, purposeful, make progress towards goals  conceptual framework for thinking about where happiness at work comes from or how we can increase it: PERK Purpose know your work matters to others  Engagement positive fulfilling state of mind; dedication  being able to express your thoughts and feelings at work - being able to bring your whole self to work   Resilience handle adversity with grace  face challenges  bounce back from setbacks be accountable for failures  resolve conflicts at work  Kindness being nice in a genuine way building trust  sharing resources, feedback, and credit  building positive social ways with others at work showing empathy, compassion, and gratitude  Zappos   reputation of making happiness a priority  deliver WOW wit...