I am fortunate enough to love what I do. Hopefully you do also. Yet regardless of what your work is or how much you feel fulfilled by it, you can always enhance your experience of work with three small adjustments to your day.
1. Make sure that you focus on the positive parts of your job
2. Make it your business to stay out of everyone else's business.
Do not engage in any rumours or gossip mongering. This kind of thing tears down relationships and people. It can have a terrible effect on staff moral and it will not enhance your own feelings about the job or ultimately yourself. There is a lot of nastiness and negativity being modelled in the media - don't follow that lead. Use the old adage - if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
This also goes for "ain't it awful" stuff from the media. Do not be the spreader of negativity at work. Don't be a fear monger. The latest scare, whether it be a flu, virus, terrorist attack, housing or job crisis, does not need you to spread its poison. Spread good news stories. There are lots of heartwarming and life affirming stories out there - find them and spread those. People can take in the other stuff on their own time.
If people at work start talking about either of the two above-mentioned "downers", politely excuse yourself and leave the area. Don't be a bystander, giving credence to the conversation.
3. Find the positive aspects of your fellow workers and your boss.
I know that it is not all roses. Lots of people have to deal with bosses or co-workers who are less than sterling. But complaining does not help. Pick up on the positive aspects of your boss and your fellow workers and keep your mind on those. You need to keep yourself in a positive framework particularly if the situation is tough. It is an effective method to turn things around and many of us have seen it work.
If you can manage it be complimentary. If not at least be thankful for those positive aspects. For example, a boss who has unreasonably high expectations may also be punctual and reliable. Focus on the good aspects. Ask what you are meant to learn here. Let go of any resentment, anger or fear.
Adjusting your attitude is something that is within your control and which you are responsible for. It can make or break your enjoyment of your job. The three small adjustments are possible regardless of your situation and they will change your experience of work.
1. Make sure that you focus on the positive parts of your job
- In every occupation there are things one will enjoy more than others. Be sure that you keep your focus on those aspects of your job - make the most of any success you have. Do not dwell on the difficult or uninteresting parts of your job - do they well and let them go. Talk up the high points of the day! Silently be thankful for them three times a day and watch how it helps your attitude and your energy.
2. Make it your business to stay out of everyone else's business.
Do not engage in any rumours or gossip mongering. This kind of thing tears down relationships and people. It can have a terrible effect on staff moral and it will not enhance your own feelings about the job or ultimately yourself. There is a lot of nastiness and negativity being modelled in the media - don't follow that lead. Use the old adage - if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
This also goes for "ain't it awful" stuff from the media. Do not be the spreader of negativity at work. Don't be a fear monger. The latest scare, whether it be a flu, virus, terrorist attack, housing or job crisis, does not need you to spread its poison. Spread good news stories. There are lots of heartwarming and life affirming stories out there - find them and spread those. People can take in the other stuff on their own time.
If people at work start talking about either of the two above-mentioned "downers", politely excuse yourself and leave the area. Don't be a bystander, giving credence to the conversation.
3. Find the positive aspects of your fellow workers and your boss.
I know that it is not all roses. Lots of people have to deal with bosses or co-workers who are less than sterling. But complaining does not help. Pick up on the positive aspects of your boss and your fellow workers and keep your mind on those. You need to keep yourself in a positive framework particularly if the situation is tough. It is an effective method to turn things around and many of us have seen it work.
If you can manage it be complimentary. If not at least be thankful for those positive aspects. For example, a boss who has unreasonably high expectations may also be punctual and reliable. Focus on the good aspects. Ask what you are meant to learn here. Let go of any resentment, anger or fear.
Adjusting your attitude is something that is within your control and which you are responsible for. It can make or break your enjoyment of your job. The three small adjustments are possible regardless of your situation and they will change your experience of work.
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