Gamification: Happiness Fuels Productivity in Learning

Research shows that when we are happy and having fun, we are more productive.

You’ve probably noticed it yourself, too. If you’re feeling down in the dumps you’re more likely to drag your feet, half-heartedly complete your tasks and leave the washing up to fester by the sink for yet another day.

On the other hand, if we are happy and feeling good (i.e. have a ‘positive affect’, to get a bit technical), then we’ll have a spring in our step and be able to power on through difficult tasks – and be spurred on to give the house a thorough clean!

What is Happiness?

When we say we are happy, we mean that we have a positive affect. We are feeling positive, rather than negative, emotions; our state of mind is positive. Of course, the definition of happiness varies as we all experience it differently. A sense of joy; a feeling of contentedness; the desire to jump about; that smile we just can’t keep off our face.

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