Have you ever found yourself waking up with a severe case of the Monday’s? Or have you had to turn up Sia’s Chandelier before you enter the office to get psyched for the day?
If you’re running the “I hate my Job” playlist through your head for most of the day, the role you’re currently in might not be your perfect match.
This can happen to you at any time, any stage of life.
You could have invested years in education, or working your way up into a ‘dream role’ that never felt quite right.
You’re not alone in feeling like you’re living out of alignment.
The great news is that having a work environment that feels uniquely you is something you don’t have to wait for.
Small changes in your day to day environment can have a hugely positive impact on how you feel when you stroll into the office each day.
Here are our top 3 tips for improving your work environment that will see you confident, calm and relax as you plan your next big move.
Develop relationships with your colleagues
There’s no doubt we spend more time with our colleagues than friends and family.
Building a strong network with the people you see for the majority of your week can go along way to improving your current work environment.
Feeling connected can make you happier in the office. Find someone to share a laugh with over lunch, or grab a cup of tea with when you’re hit with the 3 pm slump.
You don’t have to find your new BFF but knowing there’s someone you can talk to can make your work life a happier one.
Make your space yours
As Gretchen Rubin says, “outer order leads to inner calm,” something especially true in a work environment.
Whether you’ve got a corner office overlooking a city skyline, or you share a cubicle with someone who always has allergies, having a clean and inviting workspace can give you a mood boost.
Put up photo’s of friends and loved ones, buy those pens you love or take care of an indoor plant.
Do whatever feels right for you and make your working space somewhere you like to be in 8 hours a day.
Ask for work adjustments
Do you have to commute for hours in the morning? Is traffic terrible when you leave the office? Can you work extra hours to have a half-day?
If you’re not enjoying your current way of working and can see ways to improve your day, go ahead and ask for it.
Your manager likely wants you to be happy, so if there are changes you can suggest that will make a difference, they’ll be glad to listen.
Just remember, the idea is to shape your chat in a way that lets your boss know you’ve considered the business impacts and how it will work for the entire team, not just for you.
Do you have any tips on how to improve your work environment? Share in the comments below!
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