
BEAUTIFUL WORK LIVES
BEAUTIFUL WORK LIVES
BEAUTIFUL WORK LIVES
EXERCISES
Think about your work life as if it was a Garden...
COMPOSTING
What do you want to release and let go?
We invite you to reflect on the state of your work life, past and present.
- What emotions and thoughts surface?
- Is there pain, grief, self-judgment, disappointment? Can you locate a sense of joy, excitement, gratitude, even love? Where in your body do those emotions sit? What are they trying to tell you?
- What wounds have been driving your career so far? How have they served you in the past?
- Can you turn those wounds into wisdom?
- What programming (fears, conditioning, beliefs, thought patterns...) need an upgrade?
- Is there anything you must let go before you can drive into your new, more beautiful work life?
PLANTING
What do you want to create?
We invite you to reflect and re-imagine the state of your work life of tomorrow / future.
- What does the future of work life feel, look and taste like?
- What will happen in an ideal case? What are your dreams?
- Which of the ingredients are you living more actively?
- What stands out the most? Where do you feel most pride?
- What are you learning?
- What are you most grateful for?
- What brings you the most joy?
- What is a virtue you would like more of?
- What is a challenge you are overcoming, and what is one quality that will help you overcome that challenge?
- What needs some extra watering, attention and care?
GARDEN SPEAKS
Get inspired by the quotes of others captured worldwide.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Learn more about the process and the findings of this research from the report below.
WORKS
We gathered physically for the first time at Concrete Love (House of Beautiful Business annual gathering in Lisbon) to talk about the ingredients and put into practice the garden exercises. Here you can find some images of those moments.
Reference Data: The Ingredients of a Beautiful Work Life & Defining Keywords (from survey data)
Agency
Autonomy
Responsibility
Freedom
Independence
Flexibility
Ownership
Choice
Boundaries
Awareness & Realization
Action
Integrating the Self into Work (values, priorities, strengths, passions, needs)
Clarity
Career as Channel for Self Development (personal, professional, emotional, spiritual)
Wisdom
Self-Care
Embodying the Change
Boundaries
Belonging
Trust
Connection to People
Energy-Giving Relationships
Being a Part of Something Bigger (mission, teams, purpose)
Collaborating
Support
Quality Environment (safe, accepting, nurturing)
Aligned Values, Interests & Goals
Security & Safety
Psychological, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial Safety and Security
Bring Whole Self to Work
Recognition
Appreciation
Reward
Resources (money, compensation, care)
Compassion
Integrity
Ability to be Authentic & Honest (voice opinions, challenge status quo)
Access (education, technology, development)
Organizational Structure
Healthy Culture & Environment
Conscious Leadership
Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity
The Right Operational Structures
Order & Process
Breathable Structures (fluidity, flexibility, embracing change)
Hybrid
Beauty (surroundings, attitudes)
Meaning & Purpose
Connection to Mission
Purpose
Team
Function
Have an Impact
Contribution to Larger Goals & Dreams
Accomplishments
Satisfaction & Fulfillment
Feeling Useful & Competent
Links the Personal & Professional
Aligns Values
Aliveness
Creativity
Passion
Curiosity
Happiness
Feels Fully Alive & Charged Up
Energy Giving
Balance
Gratitude
Beautiful Work Lives @2021-2023