Bored with your work place? Here are the tips to make it amusing

Every now and then we may find ourselves faced with a challenge finishing a creative project, moving through a job or evolving to the next level in career etc. Each of us, at some point can find ourselves stuck and wondering when we will get through to the other side of a challenge. Here are a few ways for you to keep going even when the going gets tough at your work place and make it a place worth being at!

• Have fun. Yes, this is simple, yet powerful suggestion. When was the last time you had fun? Often times, when we are working on a project, which is really important, we somehow misplace our sense of humour. Things take on a serious tone because we are so focussed on moving forward. Take a moment to have fun and to laugh. You may find that keeping thing light will help you reconnect to the big picture and you will find yourself moving forward on your journey.

• Connect to your community. Tap into others like minded and positive people and be ready for a shift in perspective. Indulge yourself. Try being extra kind to yourself those times you are stuck. Try giving yourself a reward or bribe or take some time off so you can pamper yourself and recharge your batteries. Sometimes a change in environment or a different activity is just the thing you need to jumpstart yourself.

• Try an attitude of gratitude. Take a moment to see what is going well with the project you are working on. See what is in your life, rather than focussing on what is missing or lacking. This can be like a breath of fresh air when we are concentrated on getting a task completed.

• Break down an overwhelming project into bite sized pieces. Select one action on daily basis that moves you forward. Remember, every great novel gets written, one page at a time. Pick something you can do in a specific time frame that has a definitive beginning, middle and end.
• Lastly, do something for someone else. Random acts of kindness cannot only help others, but can help you too. The key here is to give with an open hand and heart and not out of sense of duty or ‘should’.

Focus on the process, not the end result. You will have a marvellous future if you live well in today and always remember, ‘if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door’.

Who needs a weekend if work is fun? Isn’t it?