Simple ways to be happier at work

If you are in a stressful or tiring work environment, escaping it is the source of your happiness. However, there are simple daily actions at work that can help you become happier.

Most people spend half their day at work. And we all think it’s a necessary sacrifice, something we have to make to provide for ourselves and our families, so we can afford to take a vacation when we get the chance. That attitude needs to be rethought.

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama once said, "Happiness is not something ready-made. It is created by your own actions."

Here are 20 ways you can refer to:

1. Take control of your own development

Growth has been proven to be a key driver of happiness. Every day you have the choice to either move forward to become a better person, or step back into your comfort zone.

2. See feedback as a gift

Most people are afraid of feedback because it usually comes across as negative, like criticism. But if you reprogram your thinking and see feedback as a gift that the person giving it wants only the best for you, you can turn it into a much more positive experience.

3. Every day is a joy

Bringing fun into work is actually not that difficult. One company bought a popcorn machine for the office, and every Wednesday they have delicious popcorn to eat and relax together. Even if it is only 15 or 20 minutes, it makes a huge difference.

4. Find a “teacher”

Everyone should have a mentor - someone who can guide you when you are stuck, help you see things from a completely new perspective. When you do things alone, difficulties can make you feel discouraged and tired, leading to ineffective work productivity. However, if you have someone to help you with their knowledge and experience, things will become much easier.

Having someone to help you with their knowledge and experience makes things much easier.

5. Cooperate as much as possible

Working independently is a necessary skill, but you will be more productive and happier when you are part of a team. Working alone is rarely the best option in any situation. Happy and talented employees are always part of a team. Think of ways to collaborate with others, and you will be happier and more motivated.

6. Pay attention to the people around you

Look at the people who are happy when you are happy and sad when you are sad. Those are the people who deserve your time and attention, they are the ones who have the ability to make you happy. The more time you spend with them, the higher your happiness index will be.

7. Understand the meaning of your work

Work is a chore if you do it just to pay the bills. When you understand the meaning of your work - whatever it is - you will be happy doing it.

The Story of the Three Bricklayers: When asked what they were doing, the first one said, “I am laying bricks,” the second one said, “I am building a wall,” and the third one replied, “I am building a church.” Who do you think is happy in their work, and what do they gain?

8. Keep an inspiration with you

To get through difficult and discouraging moments, keep something that can energize and inspire you within reach. It could be a family photo, a book or a notebook with motivational quotes.

9. Clean up the space around you

A clean and tidy workspace will give you more energy to work. To work more effectively, you need to be organized. And to be more organized, you need to clean up everything around you.

A tidy workspace gives you more energy to work.

10. Help before being asked

Often people who need help find it difficult to ask for help. Make it a habit to offer help when you see someone in need, whether they ask for it or not. Also, remember that you may have to ask for help yourself when you are in need.

11. Focus on the present

When you focus on the present, you learn to let go of the past, live in the present, and trust in the future. Whatever you do, stay focused on the present and make your day the best it can be.

12. Exercise

Exercise not only keeps you healthy and helps you live longer, it is also one of the best ways to boost your mood. A 10-minute walk can help you feel better.

Spend 10 minutes exercising to help boost your mood.

13. Don't let anger steal your happiness

Don't let little things make you angry, and thereby give them the power to steal your happiness. Hold your anger when anger can change things.

14. Maintain your self-worth

One of the best ways to achieve happiness is to remember your worth. Simply by existing, you don’t have to do anything special, but because you are wonderful and special in your own way.

15. Spend time with open-minded people

People who appreciate multiple perspectives and are open to change are the best companions you can find. They will help inspire you to be more open-minded, think creatively, and at the same time provide you with valuable experiences.

16. Be proactive

Don’t think that your happiness depends on your personality. Genetics, culture, and environment are all factors, but more than 40% of your happiness is entirely up to you. Taking the time to reflect on yourself and taking specific actions to make yourself happier is a great way to boost your emotional intelligence.

17. Listen to music

Music has the ability to help you focus more on your work, find the right working rhythm to work more effectively and (when you need it) escape from the hassles and stress of reality.

Music has the ability to help you concentrate better on your work.

18. Learn something new every day

People who seek out new things to do—whether it's playing a new game, or traveling to an exotic place, whatever—have higher happiness scores than people who stick to the same old routines and routines.

19. Flexible and adaptable

Success requires a lot of flexibility in thinking, the ability to pick yourself up after mistakes, and to reinvent yourself every day. Always keep yourself in a comfortable state of mind and be ready to accept changes.

20. Get enough sleep

Every day, science discovers new dangers of sleep deprivation, from memory loss to weight gain. Simply making an effort to get enough sleep can help you maintain your energy and happiness throughout the day.

Every day is a new opportunity to be happy, to make a difference, to live life to the fullest and to be more successful. It's up to you to seize the opportunity.

According to SG Businessman