Blink of an eye, the long weekend is finally coming to an end. I know how some of us dread to head back to that 50"x 50" cubicle of yours and of course how I dread to face the upcoming week because its gonna be a long week with school & work. I chanced upon this article and I wish to share with you... together with my sickening comments, hoping to cheer you up a little.
12 quick tips for boosting your happiness at work userOf course, being happy at work depends mostly on how much you like your job. But there are also smaller steps that can boost your happiness, as well -- partly by boosting your physical comfort and your productivity.
Some of these steps are VERY small, but the fact that you’re taking steps to improve your situation itself boosts happiness.
1. Check for eyestrain by putting your hand to your forehead in a salute. If your eyes feel relieved, your work space is too bright.
(Best that they can turn off the lights and everything, so that everyone can go to sleep)
2. Sit up straight with your shoulders down — every time I adjust my sitting position, I instantly feel more energetic and cheerier.
(Everytime I adjust my sitting position, I feel lying down 180 degrees flat is the best. Best with an afternoon nap after lunch)
3. Get a phone headset. I resisted for a long time, because it looks so preposterous, but it’s really much more comfortable. Also, it lets me pace while I talk on the phone, which also looks preposterous, but is energizing.
4. Don’t keep candy on your desk. Studies show that people are much more likely to snack when a treat is within easy reach, and a handful of M&Ms each day could mean a weight gain of five pounds by year’s end.
(I'm least worried about this. The more the merrier)5. Never say “yes” on the phone; instead, say, “I’ll get back to you.” When you’re actually speaking to someone, the desire to be accommodating is very strong, and can lead you to say “yes” without enough consideration. Along the same lines…
(I think this can be pretty useful, against nasty passengers. I'm so sorry to blog this out, but apparently while I was away for exam, I heard this passenger made my colleague cried. She scream through the phone in demand for promotional fare seats. That's how cheapo some passengers can get. Best part is, when my colleague can't stand her shouting and screaming anymore, she said "Mdm, can you please don't scream through the phone?"Guess what was her reply?..............."I'm not screaming, I am shouting". *Faint*)
6. When deciding whether to say “yes,” imagine that you’re accepting a job that you’ll have to do next week. Don’t agree to something just because it seems so far off that it doesn’t seem onerous.
7. Don’t let yourself get too hungry. My husband goes without eating for hours and hours at a time, so once, trying to be helpful, I bought him a big bag of granola to keep in his desk. He ate the whole bag in one day and ended up sick as a dog. Lesson: eat regularly.
(Don't you ever worry, I'm best at handling snack time. haha! I'll munch on something 10am, 3pm and 5pm beside the normal lunch hours)8. Take care of difficult calls, tasks, or emails as quickly as possible. Procrastinating makes them harder; getting them done gives a big boost of relieved energy.
(I think pretty much depends. When it comes to things like seeking concensus from your boss, you'd better watch his mood for the day. It do makes a difference.)9. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, think hard about how you spend your time. Be honest. How much time do you spend surfing the internet, looking for things you’ve misplaced, or doing a task that’s really someone else’s job? Also…
10. Let yourself stay ignorant of things you don’t need to know.
11. Go outside at least once a day, and if possible, take a walk. The sunlight and activity is good for your focus, mood, and retention of information.
(This is so true. So whenever I've clients are Orchard or anywhere with shopping malls, I tend to shop a little before heading back to the office. There are time I just feel like grabbing some friends out for afternoon tea)12. Say “Good morning” to everyone. Social contact is cheering, and if you feel that you’re on good terms with all the people in your office, you’ll be happier each day. Also, it’s polite.
(I do that, maximizing my volume on Friday and at its lowest ona Monday morning)Ok, I shan't be a bad influenzer. Afterall, there are friends who's still passionate about their job. Well, minority. ;)
