Keeping healthy at work - part three

Be happy

In the final part of the 'keeping healthy at work' series, we'll be looking at how we can be just that little bit happier at work.  We're there an awful long time remember so how can we jazz things up a bit?

Motivation Mojo
It's natural for your 'mojo' to waver from time to time, especially when you've been in the same job for quite some time.  The key is not to do anything rash that you'll later regret.  Simply take some time out to regroup.  Go and find a quiet place (or do this when you get home) and inhale deeply for a count of 4, pause, then exhale for a count of 8.  Continue until you feel like your mind has cleared.  Now grab some paper and a pen (or your iPad, showing my age!) and note down how your job fits in with the overall business.  List the tiny details of how your role plays a vital part in the system.  It doesn't matter whether you're the cleaner or the MD, your role is integral.  Doing this simple task will really make you think about what you do.  Now get back out there and go get them tiger!

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 Have fun
Yes, I did say fun, even whilst talking about work!  Building good relationships with your colleagues is absolutely integral to your success and that of the business.  Get to know people better by taking some time out to do things together.  Instead of having a team meeting round a table in a room, why not go and grab a coffee and build in some extra time at the end of the meeting to talk about anything other than work.  Feeling part of a team is an incredibly empowering feeling, you know that someone's always got your back.  If you're lucky enough to work for a company that has a budget for team building, then why not suggest some ideas you can do as a team - remember to be inclusive as not everyone will want to do cocktail making or be chased be zombies!!

Be kind
I've mentioned this many times over the last few weeks but be kind, not only to yourself but to others.  A simple thank you in person, email or note format is enough to make someone feel special and you'll feel good too.  Go on ... do something unexpected and make someone's day.

Work doesn't always have to feel like work!

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