Learn more about Purpose at work, the first of the 4 PERK factors that define happiness at work. Together with Happiness Expert Anna Blasiak, I delve into Purpose and how having a sends of purpose adds up to your happiness at work. We will walk you through the definition of Purpose, the relationship with core values, the importance of having a North Star up to tips and ways to find or boost your purpose in your professional life. Growing your happiness at work starts here!
Key Take-Aways:
- Purpose is like having a North star, a sense of direction, intention and understanding the contribution you are making is going somewhere.
- Deliberately considering how your day-to-day effort serves and contributes to a core value, often something beyond self-interest builds your sense of purpose at work.
- 85% of the people in this research feel they have a purpose but only 65% have the feeling they can articulate this purpose.
Key Quotes:
- The conclusion is: the more energized you feel during the day, the more things make sense to you, the happier you will be.
- When we are aware of what is our purpose and what brings us fulfilment, we are significantly more likely to experience fulfilment at work.
- This is why I believe asking this input from your coworkers and colleagues is also a great start to reflecting on your core values.
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