Last week, I shared this idea of being happy at work. Why? Because when you ask the members of Generation Z (the next generation coming into the workforce) what they value most in life, most have a simple answer: Happiness. Happy people are “12% more productive” than those who aren’t, according to a comprehensive study from the University of Warwick.
Over the next few weeks, I’m delving into the various ways I see us becoming happy again. I’m sharing things that I’m personally doing, ideas that I’m seeing others explore, and the research around what contributes to people’s happiness, especially at work.
For this week, I’m looking at the idea that rest helps people be happier.
First, Something Personal
I’m writing this while up in the mountains on a ski vacation with my family. As I finished the first draft of this yesterday, I got up from the table and felt anxious. That led to me becoming unjustly frustrated at my wife and kids about some meaningless things as we were getting ready to head to the mountain.
Today, I’m working on the second draft. And, I’m feeling on top of the world. Our girls are watching a quick show, and I’m dancing around the cabin to the theme song of the kids’ show. I’m answering everyone’s questions and requests with grace and understanding. I’m a much…
