Do you dread getting up for work?
While at work, do you watch the clock, eager to get back home?
Conversely, do you think you SHOULD be happy in your job, but just do not feel it?
Sadly, many people feel this way. The average person spends a good bulk of their time AT work. In Happiness 101 we teach about choice and taking full responsibility for your own Happiness. It is for this reason we abide by four rules: no blame, no shame, no guilt and no complaining. These rules are inspired by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of the amazing book, The How of Happiness (see my book review). She dubbed blame, shame, guilt and complaining as Happiness Robbers because they rob us of our CHOICE to be happy. In regards to YOU and your job situation, please notice the thoughts that come up for you when I say “You can be happier at work”. Do you whip our your laundry list of reasons you cannot be happy in your job? Or, worse, do you with a heavy sigh categorically dismiss the idea with “Nah”?
Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you CAN, or you CAN’T, you’re right!” So, if you steadfastly believe you cannot be Happier, then I am sure that will be your reality. If you have even a little hope that you could be Happier in your job NOW (not when you get the job you REALLY want, or get the promotion or raise), then join us tonight for Happiness 101. It is a FREE weekly class about Happiness I teach every week. It is based on studies and empirical research, not just fluff that sounds good. All you have to lose is your frown.
Class starts at 7pm. Address: 220 East 3900 South #7. If you have any questions, call 801-262-0317 for recorded information or E-mail me at frank@saltlakementalhealth.com
~Frank
Frank great post. For those who look for a daily practice of Sonja Lyubomirsky’s work there’s also her iPhone app called “Live Happy” 🙂