Utilising our strengths in whatever we do is critical to achieving the results you desire - and it positively impacts our base level of happiness, as we are applying our unique strengths to our day-to-day situations. A very valuable exercise is to find out what your signature strengths are. Martin Seligman is the founder of Positive Psychology, a new branch of psychology which focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. His research has demonstrated that it is possible to be happier — to feel more satisfied, to be more engaged with life, find more meaning, have higher hopes, and probably even laugh and smile more, regardless of one’s circumstances.
Log into his website www.authentichappiness.com and register to complete the VIA Signature Strengths Questionaire. Once you find out what your top strengths are, think of ways of how you can build them into your day-to-day activities. This will have an impact on both the results you get, and the level of engagement and happiness you experience.