Most people believe that one works so that he or she has time and money to enjoy family, recreation, and other pursuits that are supposed to be the source of happiness.
In her book, "Unlocking Happiness at Work", Jennifer Moss reveals that being happy in one's work is what is essential to living a productive, fulfilling life.
Drawing on research from the fields of organizational psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and illustrated with case studies from organizations such as Whole Foods, Zappos, and the US Navy, the book provides a foundation for achieving happiness at both the individual and corporate levels.
This book provides a framework for engaging in a happiness strategy that is accepting, inclusive, and real. "My job throughout this book is to debunk some of those pervasive happiness myths that hold us back from feeling like we can be our authentic selves," says Moss. "Happiness is a scientific discussion that should be assessed against any other people investment you're currently making."
Citing research from the field of neuroplasticity, which deals with how the brain is capable of rewiring itself to foster behavior modification, Moss shows that people have the power to choose happiness more frequently so they can imbed the behaviors in their brains. "By building habits, we can turn the emotional states and bundle those fast-firing neurons together to make happiness a permanent trait," say Moss.
Source: Jennifer Moss: Unlocking Happiness at Work: How a Data-driven Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and Performance