Managing for Happiness

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Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.

Margaret Lee Runbeck,American author(1905–1956)

Some people believe that happiness is something they will achieve when they are famous or successful, or when they acquire enough money. But research tells us that happiness is more a decision than a destination. And it is something you can simply decide to achieve in the workplace as well. Apart from reviewing and implementing the 12 Steps to Happiness, I suggest that you measure happiness in a playful way with a happiness door.

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A book called Managing for Happiness would not be complete without a chapter specifically dedicated to the happiness of workers. It is a topic much discussed and often misunderstood. This makes it all the more relevant to give you a quick overview of what researchers have figured out about happiness and how we can apply their findings to the workplace. It all starts with a simple thought exercise.

Think about this: Can you recall some happy ...