Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The Secrets Of Happiness In Work

As we know, everyone wants to be happy at work. “Happiness at work” isn’t the name of a fairy tale. It’s a reality for many employees, managers, and entrepreneurs — people just like you. Do you want to know how we can be happy in job? This is about the secrets of happiness in work.First, get happy in the job you have. There are about a million things you can do to improve your work situation such as provided you to choose to do something, rather than wait for someone else to come along and do it for you.
Second, find a new job where you can be happy. If your current job is not fixable, don’t wait and just move on now.Moreover, feed your needs. You’re happy at work and you do your best work when your needs are met. Structure your work life so you do more of the tasks that are the most meaningful and fulfilling to you. Identify and communicate your unmet needs in a win-win way. You’ll create a healthy coaching and constructive feedback system.
Besides that, stress your strengths. Identify and emphasize your strengths. Most people spend far too much time trying to correct, rather than manage, their weaknesses. Joy on the job emerges when you use your talents in ways that express your special abilities and benefit others. You came to Earth fully prepared to make a special contribution that only you can make.
Occasionally, develop a signature style. Since you’re a gift to this planet, identify what’s unique about your personality and talents. Sell the brand called “You.” Develop a signature style that ensures that clients, managers, and coworkers notice your skills and talents. They’ll lavishly reward you for your special contributions.
Be your own boss although you are not. Whether you are an entrepreneur or you work for a company, you are the CEO of Your Inner Firm. Be accountable to yourself by doing your best work. Just as effective organizations do, make sure the staff in your organization (you) receive the best possible training. Watch your joy on the job surge with self-initiated education. Use the Internet, mentors, virtual networking, classes, and trade association meetings to create more happiness at work.
Lastly, shine by sharing your special skills and talents. Volunteer to mentor someone who’s struggling with an activity you’ve already mastered. This will invariably boost your skills and knowledge. You’ll soon become even more aware of your professional passion and life purpose. Since happiness at work grows when your self-esteem rises, you’ll also enjoy more joy on the job.

2 comments:

Azimah Mima said...

Wow, this is a very good article I almost thought you plagiarize it from somewhere. So, we do have a writer amongst us in the classroom. With this kind of writing, I'm sure you would have no problem in scoring A!

Azimah Mima said...

I've found out that you've been plagiarizing from http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/

Please remove this posting since plagirizing is stealing. In Islam, you could have your hands removed because of this.