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how to be

happy at work
the science of happiness: 3 steps

illustrations by Zdenek Sasek

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the science of happiness

environment
10%

life skills
happiness (actions)
genes 40%
(inbuilt)
50%

sources:
1/ The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't
Make You Happy, but Does by Sonia Lyubomirksy
2/ Positive Psychology

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the science of happiness

even if an employee is in a
fantastic environment,
an employee with a bad
attitude will possibly be
unhappy at work

Forbes

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the science of happiness

the only way to happiness


at work is to embrace a
positive mindset filled with
gratitude and compassion

Forbes

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the science of happiness

feeling fulfilled requires


mastery and recognition;
but both, effort and
reward, are internal things

Marshall Goldsmith & Sally Helgesen


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the
what...

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3 levels of happiness

level 03
service

level 02
self-care

level 01
acceptance

source: www.pursuit-of-happiness.org

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01 | acceptance

> foundation

> accepting the trade-offs

> focusing on what's in our control

level 03
service

level 02
self-care

level 01
acceptance

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02 | self-care

> structure

> finding our strengths

> using strengths for our own


good

level 03
service

level 02
self-care

level 01
acceptance

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03 | service

> roof

> understanding our strengths

> using strengths in service of


others

level 03
service

level 02
self-care

level 01
acceptance

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in other words

the
meaningful
life

level 02
the good life

level 01
the pleasant life

source: www.pursuit-of-happiness.org

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the
how...

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01 | acceptance

happiness soup
list 5 must-have ingredients for
your fulfillment at work

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01 | acceptance

result
you learn the difference between
nice-to-have and must-have

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02 | self-care

strength finder
take online tests and ask your
manager, team, colleagues, etc.
extra tip: write 3 strengths that compensate each of your weaknesses

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02 | self-care

result
you discover what strengths can
create the change you truly want

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03 | service

self-realization
ask the team what 3 of your
strengths bring them value

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03 | service

result
you uncover how to add meaning
to your work and your team

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how to be happy at work

01 | acceptance
create your own happiness soup

02 | self-care

invest in understanding your strengths

03 | service

ask how you can create value for others

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wisdom of the day

Thousands of candles can


be lighted from a single
candle; and the life of the
candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases
by being shared.

Buddha

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the result
good busy:
creating your happiness at work

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the alternative
bad busy:
feeling miserable: expecting others
to make you happy at work

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PS: repost to gift
happiness to others

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PPS: I’m launching a course for
busy leaders to be happy at work

THE date is
coming soon

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get good busy
make time for what matters

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