7 Words the Happiest People Use at Work
Being
happy in the office is not always easy. You might arrive late and get
a stern look from the rest of your office staff. On a cloudy day, you
might be feeling miserable about life in general. Delays with
projects, financial issues, or just a cranky office admin can cause
stress and disappointment when you are trying to build a company.
Yet,
the words we use can often determine our mood. Those who complain
about the weekend might use too many negative terms, but those who
are joyful tend to say things that perk up the entire office and make
you want to get things done faster. They use words with a soft glow
at the edges. Here are my top picks.
1. Joyous
A
good place to start when it comes to being happy at work: Try using
words to convey that feeling directly. Saying you are looking forward
to a "joyous" day on a project or have some "joyous"
news for the staff means you want to spread some happiness around the
entire room. The word itself means you are full of joy--i.e., it's
just spilling over.
2. Pumped
It's
tempting to use the word "pumped" too often, but here's
what I like about it. If you say you are "pumped" about a
presentation, it means are looking forward to it so much that you can
barely contain yourself. (The word literally means to be filled with
excitement.) It shows people you have an attitude of expectation.
3. Motivated
Have
you noticed there's a way to say the word M-O-T-I-V-A-T-E-D in an
exaggerated fashion? If you stop by the cubicle of a co-worker and
say you are M-O-T-I-V-A-T-E-D, you are communicating a few things
about your state of mind, your ambitions, and your job. Mostly, you
are communicating that you are moving forward with a positive bent.
4. Relish
Not
to be confused with the pickled condiment: If you say you "relish"
the opportunity to do a sales call or "relish" those
after-work meetups, you are letting people know you are not acting by
rote. People who "relish" are happy with life in general.
5. Sanguine
Did
you know the definition of "sanguine"? It doesn't just mean
you are content. It means you are content in the midst of chaos or
disappointment. People who are happy at work maintain that
disposition no matter what happens.
6. Copacetic
Try
using the word "copacetic" in casual conversation. Be
careful to avoid sounding condescending or sarcastic. Use the term to
imply that the project and the team are getting along, that you are
happy with the results, and everything is in harmony.
7. Perfect
I
have a friend who likes to say "perfect" when he agrees
with an idea or plan, especially as a single word response. Can we
get lunch today? "Perfect," he'll say. What does it mean?
To me, he wants to spread his happiness. The synergies between us
have aligned.
BY JOHN BRANDON
http://www.inc.com/john-brandon/7-words-the-happiest-people-use-at-work.html?cid=em01014week36d
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