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Ten tips to make work fun
by Vera Held (website: http://www.veraheld.com/index.htm)
Remember the truism: all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy?
Work can be fun. It's supposed to be an inspired, passionate representative of who you are and what you have to offer skill-wise, talent-wise and personality-wise.
Here are ten tips to make your job more pleasant, more joyful, more fulfilling and ultimately, more fun.
1. Stick to your agenda
Don't get caught up in anyone else's agenda. Doing so will only drain your energy and, therefore, your fun potential.
2. Enjoy all the little moments
Share a morning coffee with a colleague. Laugh over a slight error you made. Try a new restaurant at lunch. Recognize the lighter moments of your day and enjoy them.
3. Be spontaneous
There's a time to stick to your "to do" list and a time to break away. Find ten minutes to sit-in on an exciting project that you’re not assigned to. Take five minutes to read an interesting feature article in your field. These diversions provide a welcome break from your routine.
4. Stay curious
No matter what the situation or project, always ask yourself: "Is there something new here for me to learn?"
5. Get physical
Move around. Stretch. Build in a short walk at lunch. This will help you to stay energized throughout the day.
6. Drink
Keeping a bottle of water at your desk will keep you hydrated and thinking clearly. Aim for eight glasses a day.
7. Think outside the box
Always ask yourself: can I do this a different way? Will it spawn different results if I do?
8. Maintain your interest
Don't allow yourself to feel stuck for too long or it will wear you down. If your job no longer interests you, consider a different career path. Everyone needs a paycheque but there are many ways to get one.
9. Be creative
Try a new idea. Do something you've never done before. Work with a new colleague. Explore. Challenge and test yourself.
10. Don’t sweat the small stuff
Take work seriously but always in conjunction with life as a whole. When something goes wrong, ask yourself: "Is this is a matter of life or death?" If the answer is "No" (and it is 99 per cent of the time) don't panic.
Vera Held, M.Ed. is a coach, speaker, facilitator, writer and the author of the Canadian business best-seller "How Not to Take It Personally." You can reach Vera at (416) 785-3556 or by email at vheld@wwonline.com.
MochaSofa, March 2002
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