How To Boost Your Happiness At Work
Your happiness at work will depend mostly, of course, on how much you like your job and your co-workers. However we all get the Monday blues from time to time. Luckily there are ways to take action against them. If you’re going through a rough patch or are lacking job satisfaction, check out these ways to have a happier work day.
Organise your day at work - If your average work day often leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it is time to calm things down by getting more organised. Make sure you arrive a few minutes early for work to give you time to organise your tasks for the day and get mentally prepared. Then organise your space by clearing away any clutter and streamlining your workspace Finally, make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of priority.
Get extra monitors and a headset - The ability to have multiple pages up at once saves a huge amount of time. Also having a headset is much more comfortable than using a conventional phone, and it lets you walk around freely whilst on the phone, which will boost your energy. Also organise your desk. Could you invest in some desk accessories to help stay organized? Could you replace that hideous lamp?
Where your favourite outfit - While many of us are required to wear a uniform if you do have more freedom to dress as you wish, try opting for clothes or accessories that boost your mood. Whether you opt for a piece of jewellery that reminds you of a special memory, a colourful bag to brighten up your day, that confidence- boosting outfit, or even your favourite underwear beneath it all, adding something special to your worn-in work attire can really brighten your day.
Be nice to your collueges - This is the right way to behave, and it will also serve your best interests, if you need that justification. In situation evocation, for example, we spark a response from people that reinforces a tendency we already have — for example, if I act irritable all the time, the people around me are probably going to treat me with less patience and helpfulness, which will, in turn, stoke my irritability.
Stay Active - If your working day is getting you down, try giving yourself an instant happiness boost by squeezing some exercise into your lunch break. Exercise is good for boosting self-esteem and letting off stress, and it also releases chemicals in the brain such as endorphins and anandamide which can boost your mood and leave you feeling great. If you have shower facilities at work you could go for a lunchtime run. Alternatively, a brisk walk around the shops will get your heart rate up without working up a sweat.
