{"id":24222,"date":"2022-09-23T09:21:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T09:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=24222"},"modified":"2024-10-23T14:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:56:30","slug":"how-to-be-happy-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be Happy At Work: The Secrets To Work Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Links<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Why_is_understanding_how_to_stay_happy_at_work_important\" >Why is understanding how to stay happy at work important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#What_makes_people_happy_at_work_The_five_tenets_of_wellbeing\" >What makes people happy at work? The five tenets of wellbeing\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Positive_Emotions\" >Positive Emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Engagement\" >Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Relationships\" >Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Meaning\" >Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#Accomplishments\" >Accomplishments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-be-happy-at-work\/#WorkLife_and_work_happiness\" >Work.Life and work happiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Quick question \u2013 do you routinely prioritise what makes you happy at work, or do you believe it\u2019s called work for a reason, and is therefore synonymous with a hard, unhappy slog?<\/p>\n<p>As a Positive Psychology Coach, it always amazes me how many clients place themselves in the latter camp. It\u2019s incredibly easy to fall into a way of thinking that equates financial and professional success with stress, overwhelm and struggle. If you want to get ahead, you have to accept feeling constantly overburdened, with a racing mind and daily sense of dread, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, wrong, actually. To the contrary, studies have shown that knowing how to stay happy at work is a tangible competitive advantage. You\u2019ll certainly find you get a lot more done, as positively wired brains are 31% more productive than when they are negative, neutral or stressed. To get technical, this is to do with the way our brain\u2019s dorsolateral prefrontal and lateral parietal cortices function, regions that are involved in working memory and attention. However, you probably don\u2019t need neuroscience to intuitively know that when you feel happier, your day goes better, you engage more fully with the task at hand and you achieve more.<\/p>\n<p>In the same vein, happier people are better problem solvers, more energised by their work and significantly more creative. Again, if you think about it logically, it makes sense. A positive mindset opens us up to considering new opinions and experiences, a state which is highly correlated with increased creativity. And a liberal dose of the type of personal creativity that we need every day, the sort that helps us adapt to and deal effectively with unexpected situations as they arise, is in turn highly correlated to good psychological health.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn why knowing how to stay happy at work matters, as well as what makes people happy at work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24223 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How to be happy at work; employees smile and laugh during a workplace meeting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Happiness-at-work-Work.Life_-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_understanding_how_to_stay_happy_at_work_important\"><\/span>Why is understanding how to stay happy at work important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many years, work and happiness weren\u2019t associated with one another. The view was always that work was a place you went for a purpose, and happiness was something related to your free time.<\/p>\n<p>This attitude is changing, fast. Everyone\u2019s talking about happiness; it\u2019s a buzzword in and out of work.<\/p>\n<p>We now know that understanding how to make people happy at work means great things for businesses. There are plenty of statistics that show just how important work happiness is for employers and for employees.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sustainable-business\/family-friendly-business-workplaces\">Research by The Guardian<\/a>\u00a0has shown that engaged teams can increase productivity by 20% and reduce turnover by a huge 87%. As a result, employees who are happy at work impact the bottom line, generating up to 43% more revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nazbeheshti\/2019\/01\/16\/10-timely-statistics-about-the-connection-between-employee-engagement-and-wellness\/\">Forbes<\/a>\u00a0reported that employee engagement and wellness can reduce absenteeism by 41%, as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nazbeheshti\/2019\/01\/16\/10-timely-statistics-about-the-connection-between-employee-engagement-and-wellness\/\">engaged employees show up daily with passion, purpose, presence, and energy<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n<p>So, it\u2019s a no-brainer. Employee happiness should (and needs to) matter to every company.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24224 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How to be happy at work; employees sat at a desk around a laptop smile and laugh as they discuss a project\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_people_happy_at_work_The_five_tenets_of_wellbeing\"><\/span>What makes people happy at work? The <strong>five tenets of wellbeing\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the positive psychology frameworks I use with clients experiencing less workplace wellbeing than they would like is PERMA. This is an acronym for Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishments \u2013 the five different building blocks contributing to our individual experience of happiness. It offers a robust structure to start drilling down and getting some clarity into what is going on for someone, helping assess the things that are working well (very often underrated and overlooked) and the things that need adjusting. Let\u2019s look at them one by one.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Emotions\"><\/span><strong>Positive Emotions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One of the biggest misconceptions about positive psychology is that it focuses so exclusively on the brighter side of life that it ignores the emotional complexity of being human. Recognising that our mental wellbeing is not entirely dependent on eliminating negative emotions is essential. Far from it. In fact, discomfort, anxiety, fear and the like play a crucial role in our lives by flagging up areas where we feel challenged and signposting what matters to us.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is always about balance, which means not succumbing to our natural negativity bias and acknowledging that positive emotions play an equally important role. Regularly experiencing things like joy, gratitude, hope, inspiration, enthusiasm, pride or fun at work help build psychological reserves that will actually act as a buffer when and if things get tough, helping you reduce stress, persevere, and come up with innovative solutions and cope more effectively.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engagement\"><\/span><strong>Engagement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Have you ever felt so absorbed in an activity that time seems to disappear? In positive psychology, we call this being in \u2018flow\u2019, a state in which people often feel at their most industrious and contented. Unfortunately, without conscious attention, the opportunities for this intense sense of engagement can get swallowed up by the automatic assembly line of life. Perhaps, for example, you started a business because you felt passionately about the service you were able to provide, but most of your day now revolves around admin and chasing new leads. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s not surprising that you might start finding motivation hard to come by!<\/p>\n<p>To boost engagement at work, there are three key areas to concentrate on \u2013 using your strengths (the things you are naturally good at), managing your emotions (through self- and social awareness) and checking your personal sense of purpose aligns with your employer of choice. This is the way to ensure you feel energetic, enthusiastic and able to optimally perform whatever task you are carrying out.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relationships\"><\/span><strong>Relationships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Positive relationships play a central role in a happy, functional work environment. Friendship, emotional support and connectedness to others are strongly correlated with positive emotions at work, while social solid ties foster a sense of resilience, belonging and even attachment to the organisation you are working for.<\/p>\n<p>So, having a collaborative work \u2018tribe\u2019 brings substantial wellbeing benefits, both subjectively (by which I mean feeling positively about yourself and your life) and psychologically (by which I mean looking after your mental health). It means you should never consider a quick coffee and chat with a colleague a waste of time; it can dramatically affect your overall satisfaction at work.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning\"><\/span><strong>Meaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In which ways does your work give you purpose? It could be the opportunity to personally grow and develop, the chance to help others in some way and contribute to a higher purpose, or the opportunity to earn money flexibly, allowing you more time to pursue other passions and hobbies.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting with your \u2018why\u2019 adds a real sense of value and commitment to your work that again can help build your resilience, overcome challenging situations and keep you driven despite tedious tasks or long hours. In short, it is one of the most empowering things you can do. And if you are really struggling to identify why you are doing the work you do, it may well be time to start thinking about a change.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24225\" src=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How to be happy at work; employees smile while collaborating on a project at work\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/work.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Discover-how-to-be-happy-at-work-Work.Life_-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accomplishments\"><\/span><strong>Accomplishments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Setting goals and celebrating milestones on the way are the final component to PERMAs. Taking steps to reach these goals \u2013 big or small \u2013 can significantly increase our sense of self-efficacy and motivation to keep achieving, especially when you focus on what you did, rather than what you didn\u2019t do.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, this isn\u2019t about getting caught up in a spiral of intense pressure and perfectionism, when you evaluate your unrealistic goals against other people\u2019s achievements and find yourself lacking (comparison is the thief of joy, after all). Instead, it\u2019s about progressing and evolving in ways that are personally meaningful to you, and savouring every step of the journey. You\u2019ll also find that reflecting on your accomplishments give you a good idea of where your strengths lie. In turn, this builds the type of solid inner confidence and self-reliance that is an essential part of your roadmap to happiness, helping you secure that much coveted, long-lasting personal and professional success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WorkLife_and_work_happiness\"><\/span>Work.Life and work happiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at Work.Life, work happiness isn\u2019t just something we encourage but a core principle. We know that work happiness can drive business success and customer satisfaction, and so it\u2019s a number one priority for us in terms of our team and our business. As a start-up ourselves, the happiness of our team has always been at the centre of what we do. We\u2019re a people-centric company in every shape and form, and this has played a big part in how we encourage and inspire work happiness across our spaces.<\/p>\n<p>There are many factors in work happiness \u2013 such as salary, job security, career development, and physical environment \u2013 and some of these we, a workspace provider, can\u2019t control. But since our doors opened, feedback from our members has been that Work.Life feels different \u2013 friendlier, warmer and more positive \u2013 than other coworking spaces, and that our spaces make teams feel happy at work.<\/p>\n<p>So as we\u2019ve grown, this has become our USP.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Work.Life is for businesses who care about their people, and teams are happier at Work.Life.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We have always aimed to create work happiness through our coworking spaces: through the physical environment, perks we provide, and the way our spaces make people feel.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/\">visit our website<\/a> or book a viewing of our shared workspaces in <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/london\/\">London<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/reading\/\">Reading<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/coworking\/manchester\/\">Manchester<\/a>. Or, to learn more about workplace happiness in general, check out more of our workplace wellbeing blogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/the-best-uk-cities-to-work-in-for-your-mental-health-2022\/\">The Best UK Cities To Work In For Your Mental Health 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/taking-time-off-work-for-mental-health-in-the-uk\/\">Taking Time Off Work For Mental Health In The UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-promote-wellness-in-the-workplace\/\">11 Workplace Wellness Ideas For Your Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/modern-working-practices\/\">Modern Working: Spaces, Practices And Environments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-office-space\/\">Choosing Your Next Office: How To Find \u201cThe One\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/why-workspace-design-matters\/\">Work Happy: Why Workplace Design Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/creating-a-positive-company-culture\/\">Creating A Positive Company Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/benefits-of-employee-perks\/\">The Business Benefits Of Happiness Perks For Your Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/therapy-and-mental-health-at-work\/\">Self Space: The Effect Of Therapy On Mental Health At Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Adele Hawkes is a Positive Psychology Coach who helps people use their strengths to move from where they are now to where they want to be. Visit\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adelehawkes.com\/\">www.adelehawkes.com<\/a><em>\u00a0to find out more, or connect with Adele on Twitter @adele_hawkes<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick question \u2013 do you routinely prioritise what makes you happy at work, or do you believe it\u2019s called work&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":24226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"post_type_category":[96],"authors":[98],"class_list":["post-24222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-work-wellness-and-culture","post_type_category-article","authors-work-life"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Be Happy At Work | Work.Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Work happiness is essential to our wellbeing and mental health. 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