{"id":3968,"date":"2023-09-01T10:14:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T14:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/what-changes-to-your-routine-might-make-your-work-life-happier\/"},"modified":"2023-09-01T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T14:14:05","slug":"what-changes-to-your-routine-might-make-your-work-life-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/what-changes-to-your-routine-might-make-your-work-life-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"What Changes to Your Routine Might Make Your Work Life Happier?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This year, in the United States, Labor Day falls on September 4, and for many of us, that holiday signals the post-summer return to the regular routine of work and school. <\/a>Even though autumn doesn\u2019t really start until September 23, Labor Day marks the shift from \u201cend of summer\u201d to \u201cbeginning of fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

The holiday offers an opportunity to reflect on our relationship to our own \u201clabor\u201d\u2014whether paid or unpaid. We can re-examine our routines and focus on our aims. <\/span><\/p>\n

What does a happier Labor Day<\/a> look like for you? <\/span>If you\u2019re looking for ways to make your work life happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative, consider these suggestions:<\/p>\n

Deepen your work relationships.<\/strong> Could you turn a work acquaintance into a friend? Could you repair any strained relationships? Could you re-connect a work friend whom you haven\u2019t seen in a while?
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Improve your tools<\/strong>. Work is easier when we have good tools. Do you need a new laptop, updated software, better headphones? Even something as simple as a better pen can make a difference. I love my extra monitors; they save me so much time and effort.
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Tailor your surroundings to suit yourself<\/strong>. Figure out if you need more light, a better chair, less noise, etc. If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by clutter, my book Outer Order, Inner Calm<\/a><\/em>\u00a0has dozens of suggestions for easy ways to create order.
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Create a list of healthy treats<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to give you a boost of energy or cheer when you need it. Listening to new music, playing Wordle, taking a quick walk outside\u2026what works for you?
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Cultivate an atmosphere of growth<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0We\u2019re happier when we\u2019re growing, so learn a new skill, challenge yourself to do something intimidating (such as public speaking), or start a side hustle.<\/p>\n

Acknowledge your preferences.<\/strong> Are you a finisher or opener?<\/a>\u00a0Marathoner or sprinter?<\/a> Morning person or night person?<\/a>\u00a0Abundance-lover or simplicity-lover?<\/a>\u00a0Abstainer or moderator?<\/a>\u00a0Try to adjust your schedule and surroundings to suit yourself, as much as possible. Because I know I\u2019m a morning person, I schedule all my most difficult tasks first thing in the day.
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Use tracking tools<\/strong>. We manage what we monitor, so to make progress, consider tools that will help you maintain momentum. You might try the Happier\u2122<\/em> app<\/a>, a physical journal like the Don\u2019t Break the Chain Habit Tracker<\/em><\/a>, or a worksheet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tackle digital clutter and distractions<\/strong>. Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters, write any emails you can draft in less than a minute, delete unneeded messages, delete unused apps.
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Schedule a weekend Power Hour<\/a> <\/strong>to stay on top of personal chores and errands. Little by little, we can get a lot accomplished.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the tumult of everyday life, it can be hard to step back to ask, \u201cWhat changes might make my work life easier? How might my habits or routines improve?\u201d<\/p>\n

By using Labor Day as a catalyst for reflection, we can spot opportunities to change our work lives for the better.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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