exist many companies that care about the well-being of their employees and, if only to improve worker performance and organizational productivity, they apply policies that make the workplace not all bad. Unfortunately, there are still many companies that do absolutely nothing for the worker, which can have an impact on their morale.
In our article “Survivor Syndrome: working in times of crisis can harm your health” we discuss the impact that the economic crisis has had on the workplace. Since it is not entirely easy to change jobs these days and, in most cases, we cannot do anything to change company policies, here are some tips to be happy in the workplace and avoid problems such as Burnout or Boreout.
1. Start the day well
Starting the day well will affect the way you feel at work for the rest of the day. In this study, the researchers analyzed the relationship between mood and productivity. The results indicate that those who are in a better mood in the morning work better and have better interactions with customers.
Start the day by taking time to enjoy breakfast instead of arriving at work stressed because you woke up late, go for a run before going to work, walk on the beach to breathe some fresh air or practice meditation before entering the office. the office, can improve your morning mood.
Doing things outside the workplace, such as practicing activities that fulfill you, studying something you like, planning vacations, etc., are activities that can keep your motivation high even if work is not completely rewarding.
In stressful situations, having motivations outside of work can function as a protective factor, since these activities They act as a buffer against job dissatisfaction that is, they reduce their negative impact on the employee.
3. Live close to work
As research by Yeo Valley states, the happiest subjects in their study were those who took no more than 20 minutes to get to their workplace. The authors affirm that spending more than 20 minutes to go to work has a negative effect on both the physical and psychological well-being of people.
4. Practice gratitude towards yourself
Our brain has the ability to remember negative events before positive ones. One study found that negative setbacks at work are 3 times more impactful than the things we do successfully while working.
Luckily, showing gratitude towards ourselves improves our well-being. At the end of the work day, you can write down the positive things that have happened during that day, and doing this daily can make you feel more optimistic, as this study from Harvard University points out.
5. Make friends at work
According to the book “First, Break All The Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, one of the factors that most influence job satisfaction is a good relationship with coworkers.
There is much research indicating that social support from coworkers affects workers’ well-being. A good relationship with coworkers reduces stress, increases work performance, decreases the intention to leave work, and even increases commitment to the organization.
6. Eat healthy and hydrate well
A study by Shirly Weiss indicates that maintaining a healthy and balanced diet will have a positive effect on the attitude you show at work. In addition, eating and hydrating properly will cause you to perform better in the office, and keep your energy level and concentration at a good level. Therefore, instead of going to the vending machine to buy a candy bar, take a healthy “snack” for your break and enjoy its benefits.
