part of a day and requires much of our energy and attention.
Since we can't avoid it we must do everything in our powers
to make our life easier and our work less stressful but more
productive. Here are 11 tips that will help you to make your
life at work much easier if you use them as your basic rule
every day.
1. Wholesome breakfast
It is really important to start your day with something tasty
and healthy. Sure, it might take a bit more time than you are
used to to prepare it. But on the other hand you will feel
yourself more comfortable and full of energy if you start your
working day with something substantial but not with a cup of
coffee drunk on the move.
2. It's all about shoes
My advice is to choose your shoes while taking into
consideration the peculiarities of your work. It is not that
convenient to run back and forth about the office wearing high
heels, isn't it? I always have a pair of comfy office flats and a
hair of dress heels under my desk. This small trick will give
you possibility to always have an appropriate look and feel
comfortable at the same time.
3. Start your day earlier
The first problem we face in the morning is getting out of bed.
It requires all your will power and self-control. Make yourself
get up earlier and after you get used to the set up time you
will feel the benefits. First of all, you won't be late for work
and, secondly, your morning will be more peaceful and
pleasant as there will be no necessity to rush around your
apartment. As you start getting up an hour earlier than you
used to you will have some time for yourself at least to have a
decent breakfast. You will also manage to carry out some easy
tasks so you wouldn't have to constantly think about them all
day long.
4. Take breaks
After long and thorough studies scientists have made a
conclusion that people's mental work is more productive
when they take small breaks. And we shouldn't also forget
about changing the activities from time to time. That's why
don't be afraid to have a short walk to make copies or to make
a cup of tea or coffee in the office kitchen. This will distract
you from that huge amount of stuff to do and you will get
back to it refreshed and with enthusiasm.
5. Clear your desk
To make your days at work easier and more comfortable, look
at your desk and put it into order. I'm sure there is a lot of
stuff you don't actually need but which is always interfering.
So take a 5 minute break and devote it to cleaning your desk,
take away what you don't need, bring your cup back to
kitchen and wipe it at least with a napkin. You will definitely
feel yourself better sitting at your clean and neat desk.
6. Get ready for Monday on Friday
In order to have a nice and carefree weekend you'd better get
everything done for Monday on Friday. Nothing spoils your
day off more greatly than thinking about how much you have
to do on Monday morning or to prepare for the beginning of
the week. Then your Monday morning will be more pleasant
and calm, you won't have to rush about and eventually you
won't end up with many thing undone or left at home.
7. Be productive
I'm sure all of you carry out your duties with all responsibility
but to be honest there are some days when you have nothing
more to do. Instead of surfing the net and various social
networks think of something really useful to do. Depending
on the kind of work you do in your office take initiative, take
advantage of the opportunity to show your creativity. You
may start a blog, think of a fresh idea of a project or your
own investigation on some issue. You won't have time to be
bored, I may guarantee that after accomplishing it you will be
satisfied with yourself. Moreover, you boss won't leave your
initiative unnoticed.
8. Take your favorite food
Nothing will make your mood better and your long working
day more bearable like some of your favorite delicious foods
or drinks on your desk. Everything will go starting with your
favorite kind of tee to sweets or sandwiches. Then during the
break you will have the pleasure of trying delicious snacks
which will help you relax and get through the rest of the day
easier. So take care of this beforehand either preparing it at
home or dropping at a supermarket on your way.
9. Make lists
Do you always forget to take that file with you? Is 24 hours
not enough for you to carry out all your tasks? Then the best
solution will be for you to get acquainted with basic rules of
time management and making lists. Spare some 5 minutes to
jot down what you have to do for today or the tasks for
tomorrow. It is important to remain objective. Think of how
much time this or that task will take you, don't over and don't
underestimate yourself, otherwise it will not be effective.
10. Coworker-friend
I'm sure you have good relationships with your coworkers but
most probably they are simply professional. Try to find a
person who seems to have similar interests and views and take
a step forward. Try to find a new true friend. This should be a
person with whom you may have a chat during the coffee
break, with whom you may joke and who may give you
advice in the time of need. Having a friend will definitely
make your work routine easier and more diverse.
11. Have an after work activity
After a long and hard day at work you should treat yourself to
something nice and extremely pleasant. This doesn't mean
that every day you should go out with your friends or with
your partner. Plan to have a bath in the evening or to cook
something you have wanted to try for a long time, to watch
your favorite TV show or engage yourself with your hobby.
Invent something interesting and desired so you can be
looking forward to. You will see that your working hours will
go faster.
How do you think which criteria would be appropriate to use
when classifying this or that position as good or not suitable?
Is it all about salary? Boss? The staff or the amount of work
you have to do every day? We all are interested in your
opinion. And how is it possible to make your life at work
bearable if you are not quite content with the job you have?
Via: Amerikanki
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