The author Isabell Prophet ("The Discovery of Happiness") has put together five practical tips for everyday work that will allow us to spend our time happier in the company - without stomach turmoil!

1. A really good working day starts at the workplace

First our e-mails came to the smartphone, meanwhile we go to bed with them and wake up next to them in the morning. No question, some people have to follow their messages every waking hour. But are you really one of them? And are you even paid for it?

2. Add variety to your day

Variety stimulates the brain. Example: E-mails and requests in the morning for one hour, then a more complex project for one and a half hours. The time after lunch is suitable for arrangement and organization, after which you may find the leisure for concentrated work again. All in all, one can not say what is right for the individual, because jobs are much too different for that. But make a plan and try a varied mix.

3. Power mode in still work

Try to build a phase of silent work every day, clearing all distractions from your field of vision. Turn off your smartphone, mute the email program and your computer. Maybe that works even with a closed browser? Could happen that you can finish work earlier today.

4. Take breaks

Every 60 to 90 minutes our head needs a break from work; This is especially true when we have to concentrate. Conscious interruptions at the right time make you productive: The brain can gather strength for the next task. A fixed break schedule is for the way little useful? Compulsive interruptions tense us more. But if the head signals that he would like to take a short break in the fresh air, maybe we should listen to him.

5. Summary and outlook

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Too often we do not even know what we have done in the evening. That's why it pays to review your own little successes. Maybe you'll make a note of a small to-do list for the next day. The benefit: if you did that, then you will not have to think about it for the rest of the evening and the next day you will start more relaxed. You finally have a plan.

Because luck does not work at the touch of a button, the methods will not work for everyone at once. But the attempt is worth it - and stay tuned: An experiment that is more stressful today can trigger a wonderful aha experience in a few months. Try the methods a little and see what works best for you. And then just have a nice day!

5 Practical Tips to Be Happier in the Workplace TODAY! (May 2024).