Does work at office need to be as boring as it seems? It is a known fact that work pressure brings out the worst in us. If this is the bad news, then the good news is that you can make your work fun by simply indulging in specific activities. Here are a few tips that will help you use your positive energy to balance between little pleasures of life and long work hours with tight deadlines.
Tip#1: Healthy Attitude Sport a healthy attitude! Good and positive attitude can make your life much easier. Smile! It is the best way to tackle with some of the toughest situations and people.
Tip#2: Pull a prank Your workplace is a great place to bring out the child in you. Pull a prank on your colleague or better yet, your supervisor or a visitor. A prank will help you laugh all your stress away.
Tip#3: Meditate. It is the best way to beat work-related stress! You can meditate sitting or standing; in your cubicle or in someone else’s; in the cafeteria or on the roof. It will help you to relax so that you can focus on your work better.
Tip#4: Embrace colors! Colors are magical! They will help improve your mindset and bring positive energy. If you have a cubicle, pin all your favorite images; use colorful pen and stationary; and don’t forget a dash of green. A money plant or some ferns are just the thing you need.
Tip#5: Take a break Long work hours can be painful. Staring at your blinking PC or laptop screen can be stressful and highly monotonous. Take a break! Hit the cafeteria, go out to the Starbucks around the corner, hit the gym, or simply dive into a pool.
Tip#6: Get on the Team Being on the team is easy but being a team player is a different ballgame altogether. Be a team player, take initiatives, bring on your creativity, offer resources and ideas, and be a solution provider. Being a good team player will take a lot of work pressure off your shoulders.
Tip#7: To Do Lists To do lists still work perfectly! Create every day “To Do” lists and prioritize your work accordingly. This will help remove the clutter and chaos from your professional life. You will be able to achieve your work targets quickly and efficiently.
Tip#8: Keep away from gossip Gossiping is tempting but it is better to keep away from it. Why? It will distract your attention and interfere with your efficiency and performance. It is better to spend some time with your own self or introspect than gossip. This will provide you with more “you” time!
Tip#9: Celebration Celebrate your victories, target achievements, milestones, birthday, and any other events. Take your colleagues and supervisor out for lunch or have a blast in the office cafeteria. Be energetic and have fun! This will help create strong bonding with colleagues and superiors and bring in positive energy.
Tip#10: Daily Humor and Inspiration Subscribe to daily humor and inspiration. Receive jokes and inspirational quotes on your cell phone or e-mail. This will help you to start the day on a good note.