People are now recognizing that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy. Saligman (2005) author of Happiness says happiness is a little like falling in love, that one can’t make it happen. Happiness can be a paradox. All our activities are moved around the centre concept happiness. There are several factors that could affect your happiness at work. Barriers to happiness are factors that cause unhappiness to most people. Barriers in Happiness you might have experience at work. If you want to remove these happiness barriers at work, you need to have a strategy. Positive Psychologists gave due importance to the Happiness of Human being. Various strategies are suggested by these psychologists to enhance happiness. Investigator has mentioned a few useful strategies that could enhance Happiness. While reviewing the literature, investigator found some good things happy people have in common. Happier people are more attractive and being happier makes you more likely to be attracted to someone else. Many studies have shown that people who are in a positive or happy mood solve problems better and faster. Happiness also improves people’s ability to learn and remember things. Better problem solving is another reason why happiness is important.
Table of Contents
- Barriers in Happiness
- Stressful atmosphere
- Lack of communication and social interaction
- The constant absence of your chief or team leader
- Too many rules in the way of working
- You don't get the support you need when you have a new idea or suggestion
- Your schedule is very closely monitored
- Lack of a proper channel that you can use to give feedback to your colleagues or to your administrator
- No team activities outside of work
- Strategies: For Becoming Happy
- Cultivate Positive Emotions
- Learn What Makes you Happy
- Set Meaningful Goals
- Exercise
- Want what you have
- Act the way you want to feel
- Characteristics of Happy People
Objectives and Key Themes
This document aims to explore the obstacles to happiness in the workplace and provide strategies for overcoming them. The text draws on research and insights from Positive Psychology to highlight key factors that contribute to workplace happiness.
- The Importance of Happiness in the Workplace
- Identifying Barriers to Happiness
- Strategies for Cultivating Happiness
- Characteristics of Happy People
Chapter Summaries
The first section of the text introduces the concept of happiness in the workplace and outlines the importance of prioritizing happiness alongside economic growth. It highlights several factors that can impact happiness at work, including a stressful atmosphere, lack of communication, and limited opportunities for feedback. The second section delves into strategies for cultivating happiness, including cultivating positive emotions, setting meaningful goals, and engaging in regular exercise. The final section highlights the characteristics of happy people, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions, social connections, and living a meaningful life.
Keywords
Happiness, workplace, barriers, strategies, positive psychology, well-being, communication, feedback, social interaction, exercise, meaningful goals.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Kiran Dammani (Author), 2021, Obstacles in Happiness and their Elucidations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/983985
