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9 Ways to Make Work Fun
Note: This is a guest post from Ryan Rivera of Calm ClinicIn
todays economy, millions of people are stuck at a job they do not
find fulfilling. There simply arent many careers that bring joy and
happiness to the averageemployee, and even if there were, the
economys struggles make it much less likelythat those jobs will be
available.However, when you find yourself at a job that doesnt make
you happy, youneed to make sure you dont fall into the trap of
victimization. Many workersstart to let their jobs become a
chore,believing themselves powerless againstthe evils of their
corporation.Yet no matter how much you dislike your job, your boss,
your coworkers, or yourcompany, there are always ways that you can
still make work fun for yourself, and look forward to getting to
the office every day.How to Make Work Fun1. Be the Office
BakerEveryone loves cookies. You can makeit your mission to become
the office cookiemaker, making cookies once a week and bringing
them to the office.You can try out new recipes, alter old ones, and
see how your coworkers react until you have come up with theperfect
recipe.2. Compete With YourselfFriendly competition is always
exciting,but rarely will you find other employeesto compete with.
Instead, compete with yourself. Take the tasksof your job andmake a
fun game out of them, trying to beat your efficiencyand speed with
each p
assing day.3. Make a Game Out of Recurring ProblemsDoes someone
mistreat you at work? Does a boss pick on you or a client callyou
names? Make a game out of that too. Come up with a bingo board or
checklist of what you expect to happen during the week and check
off each item that does. If you get a bingo or check off every
item, treat yourself to something fun.4. Make Positivity ListsWhen
you dislike your job, its not uncommon to see coworkers and bosses
disrespecting you or not properly valuating your contributions.
Sometimes thats the case.Other times, however, your perception of
your bosses, coworkers, etc., colors your interactions so that a
harmless meeting will seem like a great affront.Its important to
change that mindset.You can do that by doing your best tomake alist
of every positive thing to come out of every negative interaction.
Write ou
t every good thing you may have learned, what positive reasons
the individual may have spoken with you, etc. Even if you are being
mistreated, this exercisewillhelp you learn to see the good in
every extended interaction.5. Plan Work-Sponsored EventsWorkplace
events are a useful way to bond with coworkers and create
friendshipsat work. Theyre also a useful way to get the company to
payfor activities you wanted to do anyway. Organize the entire
company together, see if the company willsponsor it as a team
building exercise, and soon youll be creating more
workplacefriendships making an environment that promotes fun
activities.6. Decorate Your DeskMost companies will let you
decorate your desk with fun little trinkets, or something that you
can use to cheer you up during a tough day. Take advantage of
it,because these fun trinkets can give you the boost you need to
make your workpla
ce less stressful.7. Create Art Based On WorkIf you find your
work causes you anxiety and stress, try to turn that into something
creative. Turn it into inspiration for art, whether you enjoy
painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. Art isa very effective outlet
for workplace stress, and agood way to turn something negative
(anxiety at work) into something positive (an art piece).8. Plan
Events Immediately After WorkHolding a grudge against your
workplace is another reason that people become a slave to their
workplace anxiety. You can counter this by never giving yourself
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n opportunity to hold a grudge. Schedule fun little activities
with friends andfamily for the moment youget off work, so even
after a hard dayyou dont have timeto sit and be distracted by
negative thoughts.9. Bike To and From WorkFinally, consider biking
to work. Exercise is known to boost the chemicals in your brain
that create a good mood, and the energy you burn biking will also
allowyour body to experience less tension. After work when you bike
home, the stressyou felt from your job will simply melt awayunder
the exertion of biking.***The key thing to remember is that even
the worst work workplace environment canbe turned into a fun place,
provided you use your creativityand show a willingness to change
yourmindset. You dont have to love your coworkers, your bosses, or
the tasks you complete at work. But you shouldalways find ways to
focus on your ownhappiness, looking at work as a tool tocreate
happiness rather than somethingthats hurting it. Find a wayto make
work fun for you, and youll find that your jobquickly becomes a
place you live.
