A few tips for working happily that many people have tried and found to be very effective:
1. Put your hand on your forehead to relieve eye strain. If your eyes feel relaxed, you’ll suddenly find your office is bright.
2. Sit down vertically with your shoulders down. You’ll immediately feel energized every time you sit in this position.
3. Don’t put candy on your desk. Studies have shown that people tend not to let go of sweets that are within their reach, and even a daily handful of M&M candy can make you gain 5 pounds by the end of the year.
4. Don’t answer “yes” on the phone right away; instead, say “I’ll get back to you later.” In fact, your desire to be helpful when you talk to someone is so strong that it can cause you to say “yes” without thinking it through.
5. Handle those tough emails, tasks, emails, and phone calls as promptly as possible. Procrastination means making things tougher, and solving tough problems will keep your spirits up and your morale high.
6. Stay oblivious to the things you don’t need to know.
7. Get out at least once a day, and if possible, go for a walk. Sunlight and exercise are good for your concentration, mood, and absorption of information.
8. Say “good morning” to every colleague. If you feel good about getting along with each of your colleagues, you’ll be happy every day. Also, it’s a form of etiquette.