I’ve recently become involved in the new charity ‘Action for Happiness’ which really does take creating a happier, more contented society seriously. The charity recognises that happiness and work are related in the following key ways:
Research suggests that there are three fundamental human needs that must be satisfied for us to function well and be healthy psychologically. These are: autonomy (the need to have choice over our behaviour and actions), mastery (the need to feel competent) and relatedness (the need to feel connected to and cared about by others). The satisfaction of these needs has been shown to predict psychological well-being in a wide range of countries and different types of cultures. As human beings we are all driven to ensure these needs are met. Indeed Deci and Ryan the psychologists that are best known for this research, liken these needs to "innate psychological nutriments" - things that nourish and sustain us.
For more information see
www.actionforhappiness.org or contact us.
Kate Gare
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