11 May Create a better, happier work life with these 6 small changes
via Inc.com by Rohini Venkatraman
If you take a look at social media, it might seem like everyone out there has an amazing job that he or she is in love with. And you wouldn’t be wrong–people are almost five times as likely to tweet about loving their job than hating it. You might occasionally wonder, “What am I doing wrong?” Whether you work for yourself or someone else, it’s natural to occasionally feel down about your job. There is always that unavoidable bad day. But according to science, loving your job has less to do with your job and more to do with you. That’s right, there are quick and simple ways you can ensure your own happiness at work every single day. Being happy at work will increase your productivity and efficiency, and thus success at work. Here are six changes you can put into effect immediately.
1. Measure your progress every day
Findings in psychology have shown that we rate ourselves as happier and more satisfied when we see that we are making progress toward our goals. To-do lists are a great way to capture what’s on your plate and ensure that everything gets done. Invariably, the day gets away, with some tasks falling to the bottom of the list, and others that aren’t even on the list being completed. Looking at an incomplete list at the end of the day can be demotivating. To mitigate this, take some time to reflect each day on the progress you have made on your goal. Even a small amount of progress will significantly increase your happiness.
2. Create your own moments of joy
Anticipation brings us joy. As you probably know from your personal life, it’s exciting to have plans to look forward to. So, when you hear your alarm every morning and dread getting out of bed, you’re compromising your ability to be happy at work. Instead, create one thing that you can look forward to each day at work, whether it’s seeing a specific co-worker or your special midday snack. Whatever it is, the simple act of looking forward to it will increase the happiness you associate with work…
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