In part 3 of this 3 part podcast Professor Raj explains the BAMBA model of happiness. BAMBA represents the 5 determinants of happiness in the workplace and includes:

• Basic Needs
• Autonomy
• Mastery
• Belonging
• Abundance Culture

Are You Controlling of Others Scale

1-  Strongly disagree 2- Disagree 3- Probably disagree 4- Neutral 5-Probably agree 6- Agree
7 – Strongly Agree

1. I have high expectations for the people that are important to me.
2. I have very high standards for those around me.
3. If I ask someone to do something I expect it to be done flawlessly.
4. I can't be bothered by people who won't strive to better themselves.
5. The people who matter to me should never let me down.

What it means:
5-15- Afraid of control
16-25 Ideal
26-35 Control freak

Gratitude exercise to improve culture:
1. Think of a person that has had a positive impact on you in the recent past. (ideally not someone you have thanked before).
2. Send them a short note (or text) thanking them for the positive impact they have had on you

Check out the WestJet Ad that shows a great example of what abundance culture looks  like!

Resources:

• Happiness at Work Webinar for ERS
• Raj's book: “If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?”

Raj's online course links (available at no cost):

• A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment | Coursera
• Happier Employees and Return-On-Investment Course | edX