We adults spend a large part of our time at work. This directly means that the way we feel at work usually transfers into our free time, and therefore, it intrudes on our private life. Most people tend to come to terms with their faith and simply struggle on without even making an effort to change the situation they are in. Work-related stress and emotional discomfort shouldn’t be a normal thing, and the fact that you feel bad in your workplace doesn’t always mean that the environment is bad.
People are different and situations that make some of us crumble under stress are minor problems for others. If you are dissatisfied with the way you feel while at the office, here are a few things that will help you feel happy at work.
1. Define your comfort zone.
In order to create a environment which suits you, you first need to know what your desirable situation is. Try to visualize the situation in which you will feel comfortable while in your workplace so you can work toward achieving it. If you have a clearly defined comfort zone, your coworkers will take notice and establish a relationship that suits you. I know this sounds a bit abstract, but people often assume that work environment is what it is, but actually this is something that you need to build.
2. Push your limits and strive for more.
Don’t expect everything to go like you imagined and give a solid effort to adapt. This is especially important if you are new. Strive to adapt, ask for advice and feedback from your boss and your coworkers so you can catch on to the way things are done more quickly. This kind of active communication will also make it far easier to give your creative input. Strive to progress and think about your future within the company. Being stuck in a position you don’t really like can be bad for your motivation.
3. Try to see things from a different perspective.
If you find some element of social conduct or business protocol in your workplace strange, think about why it is like that. Being objective is important when evaluating a situation, and in some cases, people get carried away solely based on first impressions. Reframing techniques have shown great results in these cases, significantly lowering stress and making the adaptation period a lot shorter and much easier.
4. Make an effort to preserve your health.
Each workplace and occupation has its fair share of health hazard. Some are minor, while others can be very dangerous if you disregard them. Many people assume that working at the office is quite harmless to your health but this isn’t true. Most office jobs include long periods of time spent behind a desk. Uncomfortable seating positions and months that you spend in them can cause a lot of issues including migraine, back pain and so on. It is always worth investing in your health and well-being. Being stiff and sore has a very negative impact on your mood and overall state of mind.
5. Make your space your own.
Most office workplaces encourage this action. Personalizing your work space is something that will help you feel like you own it, and therefore, you will feel more comfortable when you are at work. The same goes for the organization of your tools, office supplies, documents and so on. Make an arrangement that you find logical. This way, you will know that everything you are looking for is right where you put it. This level of familiarity with your work station will help you be more efficient and feel more at ease.
6. Turn coworkers into friends.
It sounds a bit strange when you put it like that, but is quite unlikely that you are in a situation in which nobody at work is “friend material.” The main thing about finding friends is giving people a chance. Annoying habits and annoying aspects of a personality are things that most of us have, but this doesn’t make us bad people. It takes time to get to know someone, so make sure you don’t write everyone off before you get a chance to see what kind of people they are.
I hope these help, but be aware that everyone’s situation is different, and you might not need to focus on some of the things mentioned here. The important thing is to always remember that your job is a large part of your life, which means that it has a considerable influence on life outside of work, so making an effort to improve it is energy well spent.
