There’s a great deal being written and discussed these days about happiness…what makes for it and how to attain it. There’s a whole “happiness industry.”
There’s even a website (happier.com) offered by “a personal trainer for happiness.”
I guess that’s not expected in these stressful times.
The dictionary defines happiness as “a state of well-being and contentment; joy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience.”
One of the wisest things I’ve encountered is contained in a opinion piece written by Amy Bloom for the New York Times Book Review: “…Top Five Components of Happiness: (1) be in possession of the basics–food, shelter, good health, safety. (2) Get enough sleep. (3) Have relationships that matter to you. (4) Take compassionate care of others and of yourself. (5) Have work or an interest that engages you.”
Take time out of your helter-skelter schedule to run a test of your state of mind as measured by Ms. Bloom’s wisdom.
I wish you happiness in your career.
Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
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