I Do Purposeful Work, but Without the Happiness That Comes With It

Joining us to talk about finding happiness in your workplace is Sarah Metcalfe. The founder of Happiness Coffee Consulting shares the importance of being happy at work to reduce workplace stress and perform better. She gives her top tips on simple things you can do to pursue happiness and share it with others. In a high-stress job like medicine, choose happiness and spread it.

If you want to learn more about how and why we should be happy at work, tune in to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Get to know the positive effects of happiness and positivity in the workplace.
2. Learn how results and relationships can help you be happy at work.
3. Find out how you can be a leader who leads your team with happiness.

Episode Highlights

[05:18] Happiness in Purpose

[08:16] Searching for Happiness at Work

[13:49] The Difference Between Well-being and Happiness

[16:39] Finding Happy Times

[23:00] The Happiness Effect

[29:41] Reflecting Happiness

[35:43] Leading With Happiness

[42:58] Choosing to Be Happy

[49:53] Toxic Bosses

[51:58] Sarah’s Top Three Tips for Happiness in the Workplace

Resources

• Sign up here for our FREE new mini video series for healthcare professionals about prioritizing, raising confidence and falling in love with what they do.
• More about Shawn Achor
• Professor Jochen Menges Ted Talk on overwork and burnout
• Adam Grant's Ted Talk on languishing
• NHS Trust Study on Happiness and Health Outcomes
• Broaden and Build Theory of Barbara Fredrickson
• The (Un)Happy Planet Index by Nic Marks
• Grab a copy of Sarah’s Happiness at Work Cheat Sheet to create a happier and more successful organisation.
• Contact Sarah on LinkedIn | email 
• Learn more about Happy Coffee Consulting on their website
• Sign up and get the You Are Not a Frog downloadable CPD reflection form

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