It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. Being cranky, stressed, and angry can lead to health problems such as heart attacks and ulcers. With this in mind, why is it that so many think that in order to succeed in life and in work, you must be serious, grave, and stressed? And yet, the pervasive stereotype of the working man (and women) is that of the serious faced, hard working 9-5 person who comes home and collapses. It's time to break this stereotype and bring happiness back to the workplace. This article will outline some of the reasons why this is an important thing to do so you can have personal success and the health to enjoy it as well as some tips on how to lighten up.
There's a difference between being serious on the job and being serious. A serious employee should make deadlines and be respectful, but this doesn't mean being grouchy, remote, or anti-social. Being cranky on the job makes the day go by slower, makes you difficult to approach, and causes stress. Being a good serious employee means taking your job seriously, but also being willing to lighten the workplace and yourself. How can you do this without annoying anyone?
* Smile at people. Smiling cheers you and the recipient up and make the day seem a bit brighter, if only for the duration of the smile and a few minutes after.
* Socialize at lunch. Even if you don't know anybody, take this as an opportunity to make friends. Pick neutral topics such as books, movies, music, and weather or join in a conversation that you know something about. Don't be afraid to laugh at jokes and make a few of your own.
* If nothing else, say hello to your coworkers. Being noticed easily leads to happiness and it will spread through the workplace.
* Don't sweat the small stuff. Laugh it off instead. This isn't denial, you may still have to deal with a problem that's bothering you, but it'll be a lot easier to solve if you're not tearing your hair out over it.
What to Do to Be Happy
Being happy is the number one priority of all humans. Come to think of it; being happy is the main priority of all living things.
Being happy and being content are closely related. Being content is to
be reasonably satisfied with the way things are.
This in turn leads to happiness. The desire to be happy is what drives people to do the things we do.
So how do you know if you're happy?First things first; you will know you are happy when you feel it.
You will feel contented; a calm satisfaction that your characteristics and circumstances are as they should be.
What can you do to seek this contentment, this happiness?Start with knowing your strengths and abilities. What are your positive traits?
What special talents do you have? List three - if you get stuck, ask those closest to you to help identify these. Are you imaginative, witty, and good with your hands?
Find ways to express your authentic self through your strengths. You can increase your self-confidence when you can share what you know to others. You may well be surprised that there is more than you realized.Live from the inside out. Know that your universe, your reality comes from you.
You cause your life to be as it is, so you need to increase your awareness of your inner wisdom by regularly reflecting in silence. Some people meditate, some perform rituals, some pray, and some commune with nature.
Find what satisfies you, stare at a candle until it is burned out, set an egg timer and listen to the clicks. Learn to see and commune with your inner self as well as your source of power. (That some call god) Breathe deeply to quiet your distracted mind, and listen.
With a bit of practice you will find it easy and comforting. If you ever skip your "quiet time" you will miss it and desire to connect as soon as possible. The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have. If you do not like what you have; change it.
