Question: What is one simple practice I can adopt to be happier at work?
1. Leave the Office
“There are ample opportunities to get up and go for a quick walk throughout the day. Disagree? Then you need to learn to delegate. If you have a scheduled call that doesn’t require you to be on a computer, plug in your headphones and take the call while walking around the block. There is also an Internet hotspot about every 15 feet; you might give them a try from time to time.”
@adam_callinan
ADAM CALLINAN, Beachwood Ventures
2. Form Morning Rituals
“In the morning, do you get on top of the day or does it get on top of you? Solid morning rituals can help ensure you get on the right track — and stay there. I meditate, exercise, have a healthy breakfast and write out the things I’m grateful for all before I get into the office. I find that these rituals center me and help keep a smile on my face for the entire day.”
@MarkKrassner
MARK KRASSNER, Knee Walker Central
3. Incorporate Family
“Whether it is working with family or doing activities with employees and their families, this is something that shows that each person is a member of a family working together. Also, it will make people more comfortable and therefore, more productive.”
@bryanstartp
BRYAN SILVERMAN, InStall Media
4. Think About Your Team
“Thinking about the members of my team makes me happy. These are the people I enjoy working with who are really motivated, recognize problems and opportunities and take action. I just try to remember each and every one of them and how grateful I am to have them in my life. I also think of our customers as individuals and how grateful I am to have these great people in my life.”
@DanPriceSeattle
DAN PRICE, Gravity Payments
5. Meditate
“Meditation is a key tool I use to work happy, and there are so many benefits of a daily meditation practice. In its simplest form, it’s about taking a minute to close your eyes, tune into your body and focus on your breath. Even Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll incorporated meditation into training leading up to the Super Bowl. And you know how that game turned out…”
@nataliemacneil
NATALIE MACNEIL, She Takes on the World
6. Outsource
“Figure out the things that are sucking time and making you miserable, and find a way to outsource them. Whether you hire support staff or outsource to freelancers, figuring out what you like to do and focusing on those things will make you infinitely happier and more productive!”
@AlexisWolfer
ALEXIS WOLFER, The Beauty Bean
7. Be Grateful
“Say “thank you” every day to your staff, your partner and your family. Show gratitude and appreciate what you have.”
@joeapfelbaum
JOE APFELBAUM, Ajax Union
8. Try Improv
“For the past few years, I’ve been sneaking off to musty classrooms and tiny theaters to learn and perform improv comedy. Initially, I started this as a fun hobby, but it’s turned out to have an enormous impact on the way I work. It taught me tricks such as “Yes, and,” along with the importance of stating the obvious. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be happier and have more fun at work.”
@robertjmoore
ROBERT J. MOORE, RJMetrics
9. Keep Your Team Happy
“Don’t be caught up in the traditional 9 to 5. It’s okay to have your staff start at 10 a.m. on certain days or end early on Friday. Reward yourself and your team for hard work with small perks. Keeping a happy team keeps you happier at work and makes working long days worthwhile. “
@amandababs1
AMANDA L. BARBARA, Pubslush
10. Learn Every Day
“Work can get mundane when you’re doing the same thing day in and day out. An easy way to make work more engaging is to learn new things as you contribute to the company. Grow your mind as you help your company grow. Don’t be afraid to be open with your employer about learning. Bosses love employees who want to build skills, and many of them will bring you into the fold if you show promise.”
@DoreenBloch
DOREEN BLOCH, Poshly Inc.
11. Take It One Day at a Time
“Take it one day at a time. Each day has its own problems, so why stress about tomorrow?”
@aatanacio
ALFREDO ATANACIO, Uassist.ME
