1. By Mary Sue Love, Ph.D. Student Affairs Mini Conference July 10, 2018
Flourishing at Work By
Mary Sue Love, Ph.D.
Student Affairs Mini Conference
July 10, 2018

2. On a Scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree):

3. I lead a purposeful and meaningful life.
My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.
I am engaged and interested in my daily activities.
I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.
I am a good person and live a good life.
I am optimistic about my future.
People respect me.

4. 70% of employees report they are just functioning at work

5. Flourish
Has its roots in horticulture--from the Latin florere (to bloom)
Growing vigorously
Thriving
A new goal: exploring what makes life worth living and building the enabling conditions of a life worth living

6. Those who Flourish: Have higher levels of job satisfaction
Are more committed to their organizations
Put greater thought and effort into their work
Are less likely to leave
Have fewer sick days, and
Fewer workplace accidents

7. Well-Being: Flourishing at Work

8. Positive Emotion

9. Engagement
When your highest strengths are deployed to meet the highest challenges that come your way

10. Positive Relationships

11. Meaning & Accomplishment

12. Core Features
Positive Emotions
Engagement, Interest
Meaning, Purpose
Additional Features
Self-Esteem
Optimism
Resilience
Vitality
Self-determination
Positive Relationships
Flourish—To flourish, you must have all the ‘core features’ and 3 of the 6 ‘additional features’

13. How can I increase my sense of flourishing?
Talk about it! Start using the language of flourishing in everyday life and at work
Set micro goals to increase well- being for specific symptoms of flourishing
Re-take the assessment
Engage in reflective practices on your own and within community
Help others around you flourish

14. 5 More Ways to Flourish at Work
Show
Show appreciation
Develop
Develop people’s strengths
Build
Build trust
Encourage
Encourage Volunteering
Cultivate
Cultivate Curiosity & Mindfulness
5 More Ways to Flourish at Work
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