Increasing Your Happiness

This course is designed to shift the cultural paradigm that work must be a chore, arguing instead that professional fulfillment is the primary driver of both business success and personal health.

Since work occupies the majority of our waking hours, our professional state of mind inevitably spills over into our personal lives. This course explores the science of “Positive Psychology” applied to the office. It provides participants with the tools to find meaning and joy in their daily tasks, demonstrating that happiness is not a luxury—it is a strategic advantage that fuels productivity, creativity, and long-term physical and emotional well-being.

INTRODUCTION

• Course Objectives

MODULE 1

• Plan Ahead for Happiness
• Have a Nightly Routine
• Get at Least 8 Hours of Sleep
• Wake Up Early Enough for Some “Me” Time
• Give Yourself Time to Arrive at Work Early
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 2

• Plan Your Day
• Arrive 10-15 Minutes Early
• Check for Action Items
• Create a To-Do List for the Day
• Build in Breaks
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 3

• Relate to Others
• Greet Your Colleagues
• Smile! Fake It If You Have To!
• Build Your Support Team
• Take Time to Socialize
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 4

• Go to Your Happy (Work) Space
• Create a Workspace That Makes You Happy
• Clear the Clutter
• Bring in Personal Touches
• Add Some Green!
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 5

• Accentuate the Positive
• Use a Daily Affirmation
• Surround Yourself With Positive People
• Limit Your Negative Interactions
• Build Friendships
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 6

• Use Your Benefits
• Use Your Vacation and Paid Time Off!
• Gym or Health Club Memberships
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Explore Other Benefits
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 7

• Take Control of Your Career Happiness
• Take Control of Your Professional Development
• Seek Frequent Feedback
• Practice Professional Courage
• Seek Mentoring, and Seek to Mentor Others
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 8

• Set Boundaries
• Learn to Say No
• Learn to Say Yes
• Protect Your Downtime
• Know When to Call It a Day
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 9

• Practice Positivity
• Keep Your Interactions Positive
• Practice Gratitude
• Address Conflict and Misunderstandings Directly
• Look for the Silver Lining
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 10

• Choose to Be Happy
• Happiness is a Choice
• Choose Your Stress Response
• Do One Thing Every Day That You Love and Enjoy
• Seek to Make Positive Changes
• Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT

• Post Test