# The Secret to Enjoying Work More

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-secret-to-enjoying-work-more/
- Published: 2026-07-09T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image credit: Resume Genius via Unsplash. Article by Marylène Gagné Ph.D. Psychology Today – July 7, 2026. Research article: Journal of Business Research. If work sometimes feels energising and meaningful, and other times draining and frustrating, decades of research suggest there’s a reason. I was an author on a recent review of 1,192 studies, spanning 35 years of workplace research, that examined what helps people thrive at work. Our conclusion was remarkably simple: Workers do their best when three basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—are met. […] Click here to view original web page at www.psychologytoday.com