Happiness

Happiness and satisfaction are subjective concepts – while for some of us monetary benefits can be equated with job satisfaction, some might strive for recognition of their hard-work and lose motivation on failing to achieve so.

No matter what the standards are, being content with our careers is crucial for maintaining the ‘work-life’ balance.

In a fundamental sense, workplace happiness comes when:

• We enjoy doing the tasks assigned to us
• We feel right about the people we are working with
• We are happy with the financial benefits we get from the job
• We have the scope of improving our existing skills
• We feel respected and acknowledged at work

Happy employees are compulsory for a growing business.

A study on organizational success revealed that employees who feel happy in the workplace are 65% more energetic than employees who don’t. They are two times more productive and are more likely to sustain their jobs over a long period of time.

• Happiness at work can spread like fire
• Happiness Builds Positivity
• Happiness Reduces Stress
• Happiness at Work means a Healthy Life
• Happiness at Work Increases Likeability

• Workplace autonomy and the freedom to decide
• Task variations and scope for creative ideas
• Task significance
• Recognition for work
• Task difficulty
• Professional skills and specialization
• Social support within the workplace
• Feedback from superiors
• Environmental conditions at work
• Business management and networking channels.

1. Declutter your Workplace
2. Mindfulness
3. Exercise, in any form
4. Engage in Feedback Mechanisms
5. Reflect on One Task at a Time
6. Help a Colleague
7. Choose your Responses Wisely. Practice mindfulness, gratitude, and effective communication.
8. Value yourself
9. Start Your Day on a Good Note. Take some moments each morning to collect your thoughts and plan your day ahead.
10. Adjust your Schedules. Prolonged working hours without breaks can take a toll on the brain and bring us down, thereby making way for unproductivity and distress.