FOUR STRATEGIES FOR FINDING
HAPPINESS AT WORK
1.1.GET
SOCIAL
One of the key indicators of happiness is having a
STRONG SOCIAL NETWORK
& the workplace is no exception.
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!
START AN OFFICE BOOK CLUB
GO FOR A WALK AT LUNCHTIME
WITH A COUPLE OF COLLEAGUES
OR BRING IN HOMEMADE TREATS FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
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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TO EXCEL
LOOK FOR
Jump on the front foot and
seek out opportunities to challenge yourself professionally.
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.
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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R CHANGE
BE PROACTIVE & COURAGEOUS
If your job, or part of your job is making you
unhappy, speak up and ask if you can
change it.
DON’T BE RESIGNED TO YOUR FATE,
AND DON’T FEEL GUILTY FOR STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT THOUGH...
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!
You may be surprised to see how
a little communication can make a
BIG IMPACT
44 DO THINGS
FOR OTHERS
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.
Making other people happy is a sure fire way to create a little joy for yourself.
Acknowledge the good work of
a colleague or compliment a co-worker on
their outfit.
Maybe I shouldn’t say that
This strategy also means TAKING A STEP BACK FROM CRITICISM
You can be kind in what you choose NOT to say as well what you do.
Above all else, if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
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.