work place happiness
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FOUR STRATEGIES FOR FINDING
HAPPINESS AT WORK
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1.1.GET
SOCIAL
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One of the key indicators of happiness is having a
STRONG SOCIAL NETWORK
& the workplace is no exception.
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Why not offer to do the morning coffee run and take everyone’s order?
That way you’ll get to know names and earn some goodwill points at the same time!
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START AN OFFICE BOOK CLUB
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GO FOR A WALK AT LUNCHTIME
WITH A COUPLE OF COLLEAGUES
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OR BRING IN HOMEMADE TREATS FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
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It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, but
PUT A LITTLE THOUGHT INTO HOW YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO
CONNECT.
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22CHANCES
TO EXCEL
LOOK FOR
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Jump on the front foot and
seek out opportunities to challenge yourself professionally.
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PUT YOUR HAND UP FOR A NEW PROJECT, Ask your manager if there’s anything additional you can take on or assist with. Show initiative and you’ll be noticed for it.
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Being RECOGNISED, REWARDED
OR ACKNOWLEDGED for this additional effort
will make your experience of work
all the richer.
THAT’S WHY WE USE
TO RECOGNISE EVERY DAY.
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33ASK FO
R CHANGE
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BE PROACTIVE & COURAGEOUS
If your job, or part of your job is making you
unhappy, speak up and ask if you can
change it.
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DON’T BE RESIGNED TO YOUR FATE,
AND DON’T FEEL GUILTY FOR STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
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LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT THOUGH...
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We’re NOT giving you permission to whinge in the kitchen or bathroom
about a horrible project or annoying co-worker,
but rather giving encouragement to
speak up to the right people.
BLAH!BLAH!
BLAH!
BLAH!
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You may be surprised to see how
a little communication can make a
BIG IMPACT
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44 DO THINGS
FOR OTHERS
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Great Work!
Like the concept of paying it forward, we all feel good when
we do something for or say something
nice about another person.
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Making other people happy is a sure fire way to create a little joy for yourself.
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Acknowledge the good work of
a colleague or compliment a co-worker on
their outfit.
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Maybe I shouldn’t say that
This strategy also means TAKING A STEP BACK FROM CRITICISM
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You can be kind in what you choose NOT to say as well what you do.
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Above all else, if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORNaomi Simson founded RedBalloon in 2001 –
a business which has sold more than two and
a half million experiences. Naomi has many
labels: entrepreneur, speaker, director, chair,
mother, author, blogger and now TV personality
as a ‘shark’ on Channel 10’s Shark Tank. Her
latest book ‘Live What You Love’ is on sale now.