Five Tips to Make Work Fun

How much time do you spend working each week? More importantly, how much fun are you having while you are there?

Work doesn’t have to be monotonous and dull. With a little shift in perspective, we can make work fun.

None of us are on autopilot, we choose how we act and react to life on a moment to moment basis. With a little intention and attention, we can choose to adopt an attitude that is cheerful and focused on making the most of our moments at work. Giving ourselves permission to have more fun might even encourage others in our workplace to do the same — our attitudes are contagious.

If you work alone, there are still huge benefits in making your work environment conducive to fun. It is always more uplifting to be in our own company when we are focused on what we are grateful for — as opposed to what it feels like when we obsess over what isn’t going well.

It is possible to create and inject more fun into your work, whether you are alone or surrounded by a team. Here are some tips I use to add more fun in my work day. Try them on and see how they fit for you.

1) Smile More

The more we smile, the better we feel. This is a simple, yet powerful trick. If you want to add more pep to your step, start here. According to an article in Psychology Today: