7 HABITS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE HAPPY AT WORK
FROM AVOIDING NEGATIVE PEOPLE TO
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP OTHERS, THESE ARE THE THINGS PEOPLE WHO ARE HAPPY AT
WORK HAVE FIGURED OUT.
When it comes to the
research results on happiness in the American workforce, the statistics are not
flattering.
A recent survey by the
staffing firm Manpower Group discovered that nearly two-thirds of American and
Canadian workers were not happy in their job. A recent Gallup survey found that
close to 60% of American workers were unhappy enough in their jobs to want a
new career. Most of us have found ourselves in a job that was not fulfilling at
some point.
While psychologists
and social scientists believe some of our happiness is predetermined by our
genes, at least a major portion of it is within our control.
Regardless of your
situation at work, here are seven habits that people who have found happiness
at their jobs have mastered.
Happier people believe
in doing the best they can whether or not they are given credit for the work
they do. Giving their best makes them feel better about themselves. It creates
character, builds self-regard, and forms good work habits that will benefit them
in the future regardless if anyone in their present position notices or cares.
People with clear
goals they are working toward are able to look beyond everyday workplace
irritants and problems. They know they will be temporary, and are able to see
beyond them. When things are not going well, they focus on their goals instead
of the negative situation that surrounds them at work.
Happier people don’t
let themselves get emotionally caught up in negative vibes or gossip that is
toxic in the workplace. They focus on the work at hand and on what they are
able to do. They avoid getting involved in issues and conflicts that do not
involve them and are beyond their area of involvement. They always focus their
attention and energies on areas they have control over, which gives them a
sense of satisfaction,
Happy people are
always looking for ways they can help others. Researchers at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison found that people who helped others at work were happier than
those who didn’t. While helping others can lead to promotion, there are also
warm feelings of satisfaction that come from helping out our fellow human beings.
When coming across a
negative person or chronic complainer at work, happy people find ways to try to
refocus on coming up with solutions or looking at the situation from another
angle.
Their positive energy
often causes complainers and whiners to avoid them since they know they will
not receive a sympathetic ear. Happy people are aware that negative people are
an energy drain, and find ways to limit the amount of time that they have to
spend with them.
While they strive for
more in life, happy people are constantly aware of all the reasons they have to
be grateful. They express their gratitude freely and openly, and are quick to
offer thanks to those who help them or do a kind deed. This attitude of
gratitude attracts people to the positive energy that they give off. Colleagues
want to be around them and work with them. When things are not going well, they
choose to focus on all of the things that have gone well in their lives.
Happy people
automatically try to make the most of every situation, whether at work, home,
or play. They have discovered they can change their emotions by smiling or thinking
of humorous situations. They are also able to distract themselves by thinking
of pleasant, happy, fun times and places.
Whenever a situation
comes up that threatens to engulf them in negative energy, they rely on their
ability to rise above it and remain in a positive mental space.
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