When things aren’t fair

In my opinion the focus in the workplace should not be solely on productivity and making a profit.  I think employers should also care about the personal welfare of their employees and that means paying attention to creating and maintaining a positive working environment.  By creating a more positive working environment employees have a better chance of maintaining feelings of calm and inner satisfaction at work.

 

There are lots of examples of unfairness in the workplace and trying to maintain peace of mind can be challenging.  You need to
challenge injustice whilst at the same time keeping calm and avoid getting frustrated, angry or feeling despair. Start by analysing the situation you find yourself in from different perspectives and in doing so try to reshape your attitude and outlook by seeing if your current response is helping or not.   Remember similar situations you have dealt with in the past and what impact did it have on your physical or mental well-being.  It will be helpful if you can respond with a positive approach. No situation is 100% good or bad and gaining a wider perspective will help.
Do not hang on to the feelings of being miserable, let go of any grudges and dissatisfaction and instead try to understand other people’s situation.  This does not mean that you should be passive, if necessary take appropriate action to resolve the problem.

7 steps to being happier at work

1. Start be looking for reasons to be happy rather than excuses to be miserable because in life you tend to find what you are looking for!
2. Take the time to get to know and understand the people you are working with and then try to find a common goal.  By putting relationships first you will find work easier and more enjoyable.
3. Be enthusiastic about what you are doing and do not get caught up in the negativity that brings everyone down.
4. Do not find fault, instead make the effort to show your gratitude by giving a small gift or a simple note that says Thank You.
5. Look for what is good in other people and situations.  If you cannot find anything positive to say about either your work or the people you work with it is probably time to find another job!
6. Focus on, and enjoy each moment.  This involves doing what you can to make it a positive memory.
7. Most importantly……Make sure you are doing what you really want to do.

10 tips for being happy at work in tough times

In these tough economic times how can you ensure work still contribute to your happiness?

1. Associate with people who are both wise and ethical
2. Take the time to create and maintain a pleasant working environment
3. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and develop, to be the best at what you do
4. Know that you are making a positive contribution
5. Be mindful of the words you use, do not talk yourself and other people down
6. Be generous, willing to share your time and skills with others
7. Be grateful for, and content with, what you have, rather than stressing about what is lacking
8. Be open to change, willing to adapt to your changing circumstances
9. Live honestly, this means being honest with yourself and others
10. Acknowledge there are many different ways to serve and support your family