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10 Powerful Ideas that Will help you enjoy work
How are you managing your work? What do you focus on? Are you overly anxious or just in need of a little more mindfulness? See 10 powerful ideas that will help you tame your stress levels, boost your creativity, and get more of the right things done with a smile on your face while at work.
- Dedicate time to playful exploration.
Keep the idea of playful exploration in mind and dedicate time to implementing it. Try new things for the sake of stretching yourself, making your soul grow and keeping things fresh in your life. The realizations you encounter during these activities can then be transferred over to your primary work, which will eventually make all the difference in the world.
- Track and appreciate every small step of progress you make.
It’s in our DNA to want our hard work to matter, to know that our efforts made a difference. Your progress might not be as easy to see, but the more you appreciate your hard work, the more productive you will become. Try looking at what you have been able to accomplish at the end of each day, and be aware that acknowledging even the smallest wins is very important.
You could also consider adding mini celebrations to your routines. Too often you probably finish a task and then just move on to the next thing. Try to make your celebrations fun, energizing and healthy. They keep you feeling positive and will grow your motivation for the next task ahead.
- Find meaning in your tasks and projects.
Each task you set out to do can either add to or subtract from your happiness. It can be something that helps you build a better career or something that annoys you. Each task has a purpose, even the smallest ones. If you feel like they really don’t have a purpose that’s meaningful to you, it’s time to find a way to stop doing it or get someone else to do it for you. Not all tasks were created equal, so look for ways that your tasks and projects are helping you accomplish your bigger goals. By finding meaning in your tasks, you will do a better job and usually enjoy each task a lot more.
- Seek out ways to deliver a smile.
Connection is a big part of why you do what you do. If you work hard on something and get a smile for doing so, that’s visual proof that your work matters. So next time you have low energy while working on a task, see if you can try switching to a task that will help deliver a smile to a colleague, customer, or boss. You will get a natural boost, and the next task will be easier to tackle.
- Leverage your motivating triggers.
Everyone has motivating triggers that can help them when they need to take their energy up a notch. For instance, music does this for me. You can try a couple deep breaths before you start a task to center your focus before you dive into the work. It can help you work better or make wiser choices. The best part is that if you keep doing this, it becomes a habit.
- Schedule recharge breaks.
You don’t have an endless supply of energy. Think of yourself as a battery that needs to be recharged throughout the day. Most people hit their peak energy output about two hours after they wake up, and it lasts for about three hours. Then their energy drops, especially after lunch at work. So you want to schedule short recharge breaks to help you keep a more consistent energy level, and will also help you avoid unhealthy snacking.
- Ask for help the minute you need it.
It’s important to lean on other people when you are feeling fatigued or overwhelmed. Try asking for help when you need it. The funny thing about asking for help is that most people actually love to help others when given the opportunity. They get a boost by helping you smile, and you get a boost by not having to do everything all by yourself.
- Flip the script.
If there is some task or project in your life that is troublesome, try finding a fresh way to tackle it. It might take a few tries to find a better solution, but if you can find a way to enjoy a task that you dislike, you’ll be happier and so will the people around you.
- Learn to circumvent tasks that don’t excite you.
Simply learning to say “no” is one of the major components of doing more work that you love and creating a happier life in general. If there’s a project that’s a bad fit for your skills, you need to figure out a way to say “no.” The key here is to put your foot down without making the other person feel rejected. Everything is negotiable. Be a creative problem solver and everyone wins.
- Block out time to be in the zone.
Getting in the zone quickly is one of the most important habits for highly effective workers. If you can get your important work done early and efficiently, it leaves you time to relax or to test out new, creative ideas. The next step, and one that’s maybe even harder, is doing the right things when you’re in the zone and that means not allowing any distractions to get in your way. Once you know you are actually working on the right things, eliminating all distractions for a set time while you work is one of the most effective ways to get things done.
Do you any ideas on how to get work done without being overwhelmed? Share your thoughts.
