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Rate Your Job on the
“Happiness Scale”
May be reproduced
with copyright and attribution to
www.yourofficecoach.com.
“Positive psychology”
looks at the aspects of life that contribute to our well-being and
happiness. Since most of us spend a large percentage of our waking
hours at work, your job has a large impact on the way you feel about
your life. To see if your job measures up, rate it on the “happiness
scale” below, which includes the factors that positive psychologists
cite as important.
Scale
4 = Usually, 3 =
Sometimes, 2 = Seldom, 1 = Never
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Creates Positive Emotions.
Think about the way you feel when you are at work. Do you
usually experience positive feelings (satisfaction,
contentment, pleasure, etc.) rather than negative ones (anger,
frustration, irritation, etc.)?
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Uses Your Strengths.
People generally prefer work that allows them to be their “best
self”. Does your job take advantage of your natural skills and
abilities, whatever they may be?
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Fully Engages Your Attention.
When we are fully engrossed in what we’re doing, time seems to
fly. But when we’re bored, it slows to a crawl. When you’re at
work, do you get so involved in your tasks that the hours pass
quickly?
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Provides Rewarding Relationships.
We often spend more time with our coworkers than with our
friends. Do you enjoy working with your colleagues and look
forward to seeing them?
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Offers Interesting Challenges.
People vary in the amount of novelty they prefer, but no one
wants to be bored. Does your work provide you with creative
opportunities, complex problems, or challenging tasks?
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Gives You a Sense of Purpose.
Even though most of us are not saving lives or inventing new
technologies, we need to feel that we are making a positive
contribution. Do you believe that your work produces positive
results that are valued by others?
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Scoring |
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21-24 = Keep that job!
18-21 = Appreciate the positives.
13-18 = Assess your options.
6-12 = Start looking elsewhere.
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Copyright Marie G. McIntyre. All
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www.yourofficecoach.com .
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