Happiness runs on a diet of success. That seems to make sense.
But GenuLines asks you to consider a different path to happiness.
Happiness Doesn’t Run On Success
It’s easy to simplify happiness and say that it’s obvious that successful people are happy. But if you interviewed 100 successful people you might find otherwise.
You can have wealth, great spouse and kids, and yet not be happy.
Turn the equation around and you find that happiness fuels success.
The Effect on Productivity
When people are happy with their work, they approach it more with a more cheerful attitude (some say they’d do it for nothing) When you have good health, food, and shelter you can find joy doing the most mundane things.
You focus on outcomes instead of effort.
The Bottom Line
Certain companies offer living wages, benefits, and flexible schedules. This can result in higher profits for the employer.
When people feel respected they’re likely happier about work, even when it’s hard.
Stability
When people are happy, they tend to be a lot more stable. They stick to tasks longer, and are more likely to complete an assignment.
They tend to job hop a lot less, too. This is one reason smart employers know that by making work a happy place they can reduce turnover.
A Better Work Ethic
People often think of work ethic as something that grows out of adversity. Happy people tend to stick to their jobs longer and work even harder.
They put their positive energy into envisioning the outcomes.
Don’t Bet on Wealth
An unhappy wealthy person may even be hateful. They seem to have everything but happiness.
Bank balances look good but don’t always make you feel good.
A New Attitude
It may surprise you but happiness can color your view of the world. You’ll see brighter outcomes regardless of your situation.
Staying In The Now
If you’re happy today you’re more likely to eat right, move more, get your work done, and do everything well. Of course, that can affect the future too.
Mindset
Still, doubt that happiness comes from your mindset? With some effort, you can train yourself to have a happier and more positive mindset.
This can work during tough times, too.
You can realize happiness now regardless of your life situation.
Accept that possibility while at the same time planning to make changes.
JohnK 12-27-2019
Overheard: “People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’rehappy”
~Anton Chekhov
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