*Knock-knock*
Who’s there?
-Monotony,
want to play a hand?
No,
I’m quite tired of my job. Everything seems so dull.
While the above
conversation might seem a wee bit dramatic, but it states the reality quite
conspicuously. Surrounded by targets, tackling challenges every day, enduring
nagging bosses and being a part of dirty workplace politics, there’s so much
that makes you fret and crib about the job. But, there’s simply one reason to
awaken a sense of gratitude from inside- you have a job.
Agreed, the bulk of your
life might be on the clock, but are you the only one?
This for sure gives you a
reason to find happiness at workplace. After all, satisfaction is the key to
trying with a harder gut every time. There’s
perfectly no need to worry. Grab a gasp and drop a glance on the tips mentioned
below.
1. Make
it a Priority
For sure, those
numbers are way more important at work, but this is the most important step to
start with. It’s not Osmosis that happiness will evolve at your workplace at
its own pace. It is a feeling that you need to pick, hunt and fight for. All
that’s required is for you to resist the urge to beat yourself over failures
and address problems in the bud right away.
Take steps to stay
protected against similar problems in the future and then, just let go. It’s
all about making a conscious decision to not allow life’s roadblock throw you
off-track. Perseverance for sure has a great role to play over here.
2.Try
Yourself More
Sitting within the
confines of your comfort zone is what that’s been giving you a kick to break
free from the shackles of this dull work life. To discover happiness, you must
take more chances and stop playing safe. Have a look at all entrepreneurs who
made it big in the corporate arena. They were all ready to sacrifice
everything, from their parents’ retirement funds, to the cushy comfort of their
executive chairs.
Once you make your
own path and score results, happiness is bound to step in on its own.
3. Start
the Day Positively
A study conducted
on several customer service representatives shows that a good mood in the
morning makes the day to far more productive than anything else. This will definitely affect the kind of
interactions you have at work, hence the quality of communication stemming out from
your thoughts.
Take a few minutes
to savor your morning tea (or hot chocolate or coffee or whatever you drink in
the morning), get some fresh air, go for a 20 min walk, which is backed up by
research to boost happiness during the entire day.
4. Forgive
Yourself, Probably
Perfectionists
might have a hard time making peace with this one, but forgiving yourself for
the blunders made at work is probably the best of ideas that work. Give
yourself the permission to make a mistake and stop repenting if one is
committed. The moment you try this, there for sure will be a release from
thoughts that induce fear and apprehensions in your mind. Of course, the same
keeps you motivated
with the job as well.
5. Spend
Some Time With Your Family
It’s probably the
inability to find the right work-life balance that’s worrying you. Having a
rich personal life is what makes a happier and productive employee. Of course, positive
relationships improve the
satisfaction level and reduces loneliness in every walk of professional life.
For instance,
having a problem with your family members keeps you up all night, hence
creating sleeping disorders. This can easily be averted, find some time from
those meetings and give it to your spouse and kids.
It’s all about finding
the hack that brings a smile on your face. Stay happy and observe the
‘ripple-effect’ at work.
Author Bio: Anshuman
Kukreti is a professional writer and a keen follower of the global
job market. An engineer by
qualification and an artist at heart, he writes on various topics related to
employment across the globe. Reach him @ LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+.
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