Six Ways To Enjoy Work More
The first few months or even years at a job, we tend to enjoy everything about it. But sometimes something happens as time goes by. We begin to view work as drudgery instead of a joyful experience. We can recapture the enjoyment of the early months and here are six ways to begin:
- Appreciate a co-worker:
Think of a co-worker (boss, manager, employee, mentor, co-worker) and schedule a meeting where you can spend the entire time showing them all the appreciation you have for him or her. - Slow down:
Slow down and enjoy the work you are doing right now. Don’t rush just to finish the work, but enjoy the process so the journey of work becomes wonderful. - Be grateful for eight minutes:
Spend just eight minutes of your day increasing your awareness of the gratefulness you have at work. You can do this exercise in the morning before your day begins OR at lunch OR at the end of your day. - Ask for positive feedback:
Ask for positive feedback on your performance within your current project or overall job. You don’t have to wait for your yearly review to get positive feedback on the work you are doing well. Make sure the person giving the feedback will address only the positive and not the areas for improvement. - Pick the most enjoyable activity:
Make a list of all the activities you need to complete today. Rather than picking the most productive or the one you “should” do, choose the one you really want to do. - Create an enjoyable project to work on:
Think of a project you would enjoy working on and propose this to your employer. Explain the benefits to the company of their support for this project. Besides impressing your boss with your ingenuity, you will be turning your current job into a dream job.
Copyright 2004, Joel Garfinkle, All Rights Reserved.
Source: Garfinkle Executive Coaching.
Source: Garfinkle Executive Coaching.
March 16, 2006
Posted in: INSPIRATIONS
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