6 tips to be happy at work
exist many companies that care about the welfare of their employees and, if only to improve the performance of the worker and the productivity of the organization, apply policies that make the workplace is not all bad. Unfortunately, there are still many companies that do absolutely nothing for the worker, which can affect their mood.
In our article "The Survivor Syndrome: working in times of crisis can harm health" we comment on the impact that the economic crisis has had on the workplace. Since it is not at all easy to change jobs nowadays and, in most cases, we can not do anything to change the policies of the company, here are some tips to be happy in the workplace and avoid problems like the Burnout or the Boreout.
1. The day starts well
Starting the day right will affect the way you feel at work for the rest of the day. In this study, researchers analyzed the relationship between mood and productivity. The results indicate that those who are in the best mood during the morning, work better and have better interactions with customers.
Start the day by taking a time to enjoy breakfast instead of arriving at work stressed because you have got up late, go for a run before going to work, stroll along the beach to breathe a bit of fresh air or practice meditation before entering the office, can improve your morning mood.
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2. Do things you like outside of work
Doing things outside the workplace, such as practicing activities that fill you, studying something you like, planning vacations, etc., are activities that can keep your motivation high even if the work is not entirely rewarding.
In stressful situations, having motivations outside of work can function as a protective factor, since these activities they work as a buffer against job dissatisfaction , that is to say that they reduce their negative impact on the employee.
3. Live near work
As affirmed by an investigation by Yeo Valley, the happiest subjects of their study were those who did not take more than 20 minutes to reach their place of work. The authors state that employing more than 20 minutes to go to work has a negative effect on the physical and psychological well-being of people.
4. Practice gratitude to yourself
Our brain has the facility to remember negative events before positive ones. One study found that negative setbacks at work are 3 times more shocking than the things we do satisfactorily while we work.
Luckily, showing gratitude to ourselves improves our well-being. At the end of the workday, you can write down the positive things that have happened during that day, and doing this daily can make you feel more optimistic, as this study from Harvard University points out.
5. Make friends at work
According to the book "First, Break All The Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently"Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, one of the factors that most influence job satisfaction is the good relationship with co-workers.
There are many investigations that indicate that the social support of coworkers affects the welfare of workers. A good relationship with coworkers reduces stress, increases work performance, decreases the intention to leave work and even increases the commitment to the organization.
6. Eat healthy and hydrate well
A Shirly Weiss study indicates that maintaining a healthy and balanced diet will have a positive effect on the attitude you show at work. In addition, eating and hydrating properly will cause you to perform better in the office, and that your energy level and concentration remain at a good level. Therefore, instead of approaching the vending machine to buy a chocolate bar, take a healthy snack to rest and enjoy its benefits.
