The art of Danish living : how to find happiness in and out of work
Wiking, Meik2024
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It is well known that Denmark is one of the happiest nations in the world, and this is true in the workplace, too. Almost two thirds of Danes report a high level of job satisfaction and 58% would carry on working even if they no longer needed to. They even have a word that means 'happiness at work' - arbejdsglæde - and yet, the rest of the world are struggling with a burnout epidemic, so where are we going wrong? Based on a new study from The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik reveals exactly that in his most valuable book to date. Beautifully illustrated and with chapters on purpose, trust, success and freedom, Meik suggests a more holistic approach to life and work complete with simple tips, such as: creating a 'smile file' of moments where you've made a difference, or 'job-crafting' by finding the tasks that bring you the most joy and amplifying them in your daily routine. Meik's latest masterpiece provides the inspiration and simple tools we all need to reduce stress, increase our sense of purpose, and live the Danish way.It is well known that the Danes have a fantastic work-life balance, that working late is discouraged, parental leave is split equally, and long summer holidays are the norm. They even have a word meaning "happiness at work"-arbejdsglæde. Meanwhile, the rest of the western world is struggling with a burn-out epidemic-but where are we going wrong? Based on a new study from the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking reveals the main factors that build happiness at work-purpose, trust, relationships, balance, and more-to show how we can reduce stress, increase productivity, and find fulfillment, both in and out of work.It is well known that the Danes have a fantastic work-life balance, that working late is discouraged, parental leave is split equally, and long summer holidays are the norm. They even have a word meaning "happiness at work"--arbejdsglæde. Meanwhile, the rest of the western world is struggling with a burn-out epidemic--but where are we going wrong? Based on a new study from the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking reveals the main factors that build happiness at work--purpose, trust, relationships, balance, and more--to show how we can reduce stress, increase productivity, and find fulfillment, both in and out of work--Amazon.com.
Main title:
Author:
Wiking, Meik, author
Imprint:
London : Penguin Life, 2024.©2024
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Contents:
Work joyFinding purposeFlat, trusting and connectedThe pursuit of freedomThe work-life balance mythReframing successThe future of wellbeing at work.
ISBN:
9780241638279 (hbk)97802416382799780241638279| (hardback)02416382759780241638279 (hbk)0241638275 (hbk)
Dewey class:
158.1 WIK158.1658.31422 WIK658.31422658.314
LC class:
HF5549.5.J63
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
573550
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business | 658.314 WIK | Available |