Are you happy in your job? It's logical to hate our job, it's strange to love it. This is just one of the workplace clichés. But happiness is the key to success, because happy people are more motivated, more driven and work better. Happiness is the strongest drive for an individual as well as a team. But the work tasks and the environment are not always optimal. Check out 12 things you can do to make yourself happier and more satisfied at work.
Hate your job? Yes, because that's what they pay me for. Did you also have the same answer in the language? Work assignments, environment and superiors sometimes cause us a lot of worries. This is why we are often stressed and tired. Check out what you can do to come to work happier and more satisfied.
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12 things you can do to make yourself happier at work:
Laugh more
Laughter is proven to improve our mood, stimulate creativity and give us energy. You will come off as a positive person, which will encourage others to radiate more positivity and thus improve the work environment.
Disappear briefly
"Fly under the radar" for 15 to 20 minutes. During this time, do not communicate, which means that you do not use smartphones or tablets, do not surf the Internet and do not talk to colleagues.
Go for a walk
Get some fresh air. Oxygen is food for the brain. The more active you are, the more oxygen your brain will receive.
Chickadees
Just like you doodle during a phone conversation, take a break to express your creativity in this way. You don't need to draw anything concrete. Let your imagination run wild and new creative channels will be unleashed.
List of achievements
List the things you have already achieved in your career. Keep the list handy. When you look at it, you will immediately feel better and more confident.
Talk to the stranger in the office
If you're in a larger company, it won't be difficult, but if you're in a smaller one, there's bound to be a person you talk to the least. Go to her and talk to her about anything. This will fill you with the feeling that you are a stronger link in the chain.
Clean up the desk
Unless you haven't cleared your desk in five years, then this task shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes. With this, you will momentarily forget about stress and have a greater sense of control over the situation, as your work environment will be organized.
Set your goals
Make a list of short-term and long-term goals. This will make it easier for you to maintain focus on work tasks and motivate yourself with them when you are faced with a really difficult task.
Figure out why you're procrastinating
There must be something you keep putting off. The solution is to force yourself, which, we know, is not always easy. Therefore, you better find out the reason for the postponement. Are you afraid? Bored with your assignment? Getting to the bottom of the cause will help you deal with the matter anyway.
If something worries you, say so
Regardless of where you work and how satisfied you are with the work you do, you will always have certain concerns. To help you feel better, express your concern(s) to someone who can do something about it.
Do something more efficiently than yesterday
This will require some extra effort and forethought, but it will improve your productivity in the long run. It could be something as big as putting effort into research or something as simple as checking your email. Examine the matter from all angles and discover a way to do it more efficiently.
Offer to help
You can offer help in various forms. You can help someone with a work task or just hold the door. This will make his day (and consequently yours), come off as a team player, get to know your colleagues' workloads and habits, and consequently develop a more genuine relationship with them.
