Not many people think of happiness in conjunction with their work—studies have found that only about 13 percent are happy at work. If you’re not among that minority, you need to learn what works for you and how to create your own happiness. Creating happiness at work is very important – this is because we spend most of our time in the office. Not being happy at work can have an effect on you, it can also have an impact on your output at work.
Happiness requires effort, but it’s worth it: aside from its own value, happiness can improve your performance, your effectiveness, your productivity and social life. So how do you create your own happiness? Here are some techniques that you can try:
Create your own reality. In every given moment, we have a choice: to be happy with what we do and where we are, or to be unhappy. Even when we can’t control our circumstances, we have that choice. In a sense, it means that we create our own reality. When you’re feeling unhappy, remind yourself that you have the power to choose happiness instead.
Don’t compare yourself to others. People who have self-doubt, who lack confidence, who aren’t happy with themselves, are constantly looking over their shoulder and comparing themselves with everyone around them. When you catch yourself asking how you measure up to someone else, stop and tell yourself to look within to find out who you are. Regardless of what other people are doing, refuse to measure your success and self-worth by any standard but that of your own expectations and journey.
Let go of what you can’t control. Happy people know the difference between what they can control and what they cannot. The focus on what they can control and let go of the rest. Take ownership of your happiness within your own boundaries. Don’t turn every little misunderstanding into a battle. There are many situations that you cannot do anything about, don’t stress yourself with them.
Choose your battles wisely. When your emotions are running strong, back up a bit and try to understand what’s triggering them. Work to control your response to your emotions, because then you will be able to choose your battles wisely and stand your ground when you feel it’s something worth fighting for. One need to be matured in responding to issues – many of the issues can easily be ignored.
Be your authentic self. Happy people are true to themselves; they know how to express their opinions quietly and effectively, and they know how to say no graciously when someone wants them to do something that might dim their light or compromise their integrity. When you are feeling confused, take some time to review your values and your convictions—they will always help you stay grounded and authentic. Remember you are not in competition with one – just challenge yourself to your personal best.
Give so you can receive. Happy people don’t think only of themselves but also of how they can support and help others. Giving makes us happy and we end up receiving more than we have given. Helping someone is literally helping yourself. In a Harvard study, those who helped others were 10 times more likely to be focused at work and 40 percent more likely to get a promotion. The same study showed that people who consistently provided social support were the most likely to be happy during times of high stress. As long as you don’t overcommit yourself, helping others is sure to have a positive influence on your own happiness.
The office environment may not provide total happiness but you can create a very happy working life for yourself and those around you. Execute your task diligently and establish a cordial working relationship with your colleagues. Don’t attempt to pitch camp against others – the tables may turn and you can be affected negatively. Getting yourself engaged in social activities like birthday celebration amongst others is a way of relieving yourself of the stress and making yourself happy. People truly are as happy as they make up their mind to be. Happy people don’t have the best of everything; they make the best of everything.
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