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Happiness At Work
It is interesting to note, that most people all around the world, spend at least half, if not more, of their waking hours at work. As part of life and living, we are all on a quest for happiness. Given the above, it only makes sense then that for most of us, happiness needs to come from the work we do. Yet the question is: To what degree does work satisfaction affect our overall life satisfaction and happiness?
To explore and understand the link between work and happiness, and to answer the question to what extend does work contribute to our satisfaction and fulfillment in life, here is where you can start.
1. Have a clear understanding of your perspective of what is "work" and "productive labour"
2. Be aware that in many different cultures and societies these very same words may have different connotations and definitions and that these very same differences may affect the satisfaction and happiness we derive from "work" and "productive labour."
3. A productive activity must be purposeful in that it is directed towards a specific goal i.e. to benefit someone.
4. Being engaged in work that produces goods or services is not enough to assure our ultimate happiness at work. For us to be happy at work, we need to focus on an additional element - we must consider the results of our labour.
5. To really experience happiness at work, even though the above may not always be easy nor possible, we must still do our best to assure that our work brings some benefit to others.
6. It is possible that as human beings, we do have the inherent potential to experience a sense of deep satisfaction and happiness through our work.
7. In terms of a full human life, work is an important component of human happiness.
8. When you appreciate the inter-connected nature of all aspects of your life, then you will understand how various factors - such as your values, your attitudes, your emotional state - can all contribute to your sense of fulfillment at work, and to your satisfaction and happiness in life.
It is interesting to note, that most people all around the world, spend at least half, if not more, of their waking hours at work. As part of life and living, we are all on a quest for happiness. Given the above, it only makes sense then that for most of us, happiness needs to come from the work we do. Yet the question is: To what degree does work satisfaction affect our overall life satisfaction and happiness?
To explore and understand the link between work and happiness, and to answer the question to what extend does work contribute to our satisfaction and fulfillment in life, here is where you can start.
1. Have a clear understanding of your perspective of what is "work" and "productive labour"
2. Be aware that in many different cultures and societies these very same words may have different connotations and definitions and that these very same differences may affect the satisfaction and happiness we derive from "work" and "productive labour."
3. A productive activity must be purposeful in that it is directed towards a specific goal i.e. to benefit someone.
4. Being engaged in work that produces goods or services is not enough to assure our ultimate happiness at work. For us to be happy at work, we need to focus on an additional element - we must consider the results of our labour.
5. To really experience happiness at work, even though the above may not always be easy nor possible, we must still do our best to assure that our work brings some benefit to others.
6. It is possible that as human beings, we do have the inherent potential to experience a sense of deep satisfaction and happiness through our work.
7. In terms of a full human life, work is an important component of human happiness.
8. When you appreciate the inter-connected nature of all aspects of your life, then you will understand how various factors - such as your values, your attitudes, your emotional state - can all contribute to your sense of fulfillment at work, and to your satisfaction and happiness in life.
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