Comments on: 9 Bold Tips to Work Place Happiness

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:36:00 +0000

Hi Karl and Tess,

Fortunately I love my job, but am also self employed. Having said that though, I can’t think of a job I didn’t like. For me, it’s been the attitude I bring with me when I take a job as each offers something different and each has taught me something new. I always saw it as “on the job education”.

Of all of your wonderful tips, my favorite is “gratitude”. Like you Tess, I’m grateful for all I’m blessed with and leave my heart open for more.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:30:17 +0000

Hi Tess – glad to hear you can still talk with your mother: long may it last.

Yes – lots of angels around our extreme sick .. and I’m very grateful for them, let alone my own heavy wings flapping nearby.

Thanks Tess – big hugs ..

By: simply stephen

simply stephen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:03 +0000

Karl…you picked one of the best guest bloggers ever! Good choice.

Tess,

As usual you hit some high notes and sore points…if only 25 years ago I could have read your blog postings, oh the path my life could have taken ! The advice you offer certainly counts in more than just the workforce.

One thing that disturbs me…71% of the workforce is unhappy (BTW I was part of that number too, only enjoyed self-employed work). If that many people are unhappy then surely we need to look at how we work in society as a whole…we need to change the mindset, the governments and the corporations that create an environment that makes 71% of us unhappy.

OR better yet, we need to all pursue our passions and dreams!

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:03:02 +0000

Carolynn,

Congratulations for implementing them! It shows you deeply care about happiness at work. (and in life!)

By: Carolynn

Carolynn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:20:30 +0000

Excellent post, Tess! I concur with every one of your points (although I’m still working on implementing a few of them…) It seems that the value we place on something is largely determined by the significance we give it.

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:19:31 +0000

Hi Tess — I loved the prison story — I keep being impressed by the variety of the things you’ve done and places you’ve been, and the lessons you’ve picked up from all of them.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:01:50 +0000

Wilma,
You are hilarious! Almost as funny as Funster with me and your hero stuff?!? I can own the great writer. LOL Thanks for caring enough to stop by and leave a comment.

Keith,
Oh my I’ve never heard of Paradise Lost but will be looking into it. That line is so clear. Truth never changes, my friend.

Hillary,
And much love and peace for you holidays as well. I spoke with her yesterday. One never knows if she is too weak to answer the phone. And speaking of work those are all angels working with her. In fact if anyone wants to meet an angel go to a cancer ward or where ever older adults are cared for and you will find them all walking around as people. Love ya Hilary!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:31:53 +0000

Hi Tess .. yes I agree re me continuing to learn from my Ma.

I hope your Ma continues to improve and can have a comfortable and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Thanks for replying so appropriately. x0 too

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:50:22 +0000

Hi Tess and Karl.
Lighten up is huge! Not only for ourselves, but it helps ease the atmosphere for everybody else. And to remind ourselves that we’re trying to do our best always helps to move out of reactory mode. Excellent interview Tess.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:46:12 +0000

Hello Karl and Hello Tess!!

Tess, you’ve done it again! This article is filled with useful, yet inspirational information and tips.

I often think on this topic and when I do I always remember one of my favorite lines from Paradise Lost, the epic poem by John Milton. It goes ” The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” I think that is perfect for this topic don’t you? It isn’t so much where one works but how they choose to think of it.

You said the same thing about stress “Stress doesn’t come from what is happening at work. It comes from how we interpret what’s happening.” Very well said Tess! I agree with others who have commented here in that you are such a great example because you always take that lemon and squeeze yourself out a glass of lemonade!

Thank you Tess, for another great read.

Also, thank you Karl for having Tess here today!