Last update: 02 September, 2020
Most of us spend most of our time working. As a result, feel good and happy to work it must be a priority. At least if we do not want the malaise to invade us and end up affecting other aspects of our life.
While it may seem complicated, being happy at work is possible. To do this, it is advisable to include in our routine a series of specific habits, as well as to adopt a different perspective on some situations. The starting point is to be satisfied with the work that takes place. On the contrary, we will hardly be able to find happiness in it.
The first step to happiness in the workplace is in recognizing the factors and aspects that bother us. Many authors, such as Srikumar Rao, have taken an interest in the subject, all agreeing that the first step must be identifying what is bothering.
Likewise, Srikumar Rao focuses on the importance of a positive attitude. The Indian writer claims that all a worker needs to be happy is a new perspective, abandon pessimism. Let's see how to do it.
How to be happy at work
1- Give value to your work
The first approach to being happy at work is to value what you do. Our work performance is important, even when we think this is not the case. Most of the time, in fact, feeling good depends more on the perspective adopted than on the circumstances themselves.
According to a study, moreover, people who face the day in a good mood perform better. If you value what you do and do it energetically, it will be easier to be happy.
Similarly, however, it is important to know how to set limits and stop, when it is right, to interrupt the activity carried out. Especially if it jeopardizes one's emotional health.
2- Connect with yourself
Connecting with yourself and your inner silence is one of the keys to being happy at work. By doing this, you get rid of unnecessary fears and worries that only cause discomfort. In addition, it will allow you to truly be yourself and show yourself to others as you are, free from expectations.
To better adapt to your work group, you must not change your way of doing things, however much this may differ from that of others. The secret is to be yourself. By hiding who we are, we will end up feeling out of place. We must have self-confidence from day one, as this will be the only way to show our capabilities and offer 100% of our potential.
“There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have achieved something. "
-Henry Ford-
3- Set yourself goals to allow yourself to make mistakes
One of the main causes of work stress and unhappiness in the workplace is undoubtedly the inability to achieve the goals set. Many workers try to achieve more goals than they can actually achieve, gradually becoming overwhelmed by frustration and disappointment.
If this happens, the advice is to create an organization and planning system. It will allow you to evaluate your abilities in achieving the established commitment. Likewise, keep in mind that there will be times when this system cannot help you. If your workload exceeds your capabilities, you will need to seek support and resources from your superiors.
4- Create an environment of trust and connection with others
One of the keys to being happy at work is a strong social network. So try to build an environment of trust and connection with your colleagues. According to some studies, in fact, friendships in the workplace are important because they can increase happiness levels by up to 50%.
With this in mind, don't be afraid to be the first to strike up a conversation. In general, other people also want to get acquainted. Your efforts will be rewarded in most cases.
Being happy at work will make you feel better and better it will positively impact your productivity levels.
