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Does the feeling of dread take over every time you think about work
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Do you get the Monday blues every weekend? If you're nodding in agreement, we can completely relate
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While you probably started your job feeling positive, you've somehow fallen into a slump
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and can't seem to get out. But fear not. We'll walk you through the top 10 ways to shift your mindset and feel happier at work
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Let's dive right in. Number 1. Realign your goals. When you fall into a comfortable routine, you usually lose sight of what's important
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in your career. If you're unsure of what you're doing at work, you need to realign your goals and work
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on your professional development. In addition, you should figure out what motivates you and use that to help yourself reach the
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new goals that you've set. Number 2. Switch up your routine. Having the same routine can become extremely monotonous after a while
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So to help you feel more inspired, ask for more flexible working hours that will also
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allow you to get personal errands done during the week. You could also volunteer to take on additional projects that will offer some variety to your work
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Number 3. Dress to impress. The way you dress can really affect your mood
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Think back to when you joined your company. You probably made an effort to dress up, right
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Now you've got comfortable and you just throw on anything in the morning before heading
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out the door. To have pride in your job, start making more of an effort with your appearance, which will
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result in more happiness. Number 4. Make meaningful relationships. Enjoying the company of your co-workers can really make the workplace a better place
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As you spend most of your waking hours at work, you'll need to bond with your colleagues
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on a personal level in order to enjoy your time there. So if you're known to always keep your head down, make more of a conscious effort to engage
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with your co-workers. Number 5. Take a break. If you're unable to concentrate, take a 5-10 minute break to meditate, go for a walk, or
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make a coffee. By doing something that you enjoy, you can feel more grounded and excited about work
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which will also increase your focus when you return to your task
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Number 6. Practice daily gratitude. You've probably heard of the old saying, the grass is always greener, and this has
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never been truer when it comes to work. We often tend to focus on the negatives and completely ignore the positive aspects of
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our job. So to remind yourself of what's good, jot down something that you appreciate throughout
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your day. By doing so, you can look back when you're feeling down and reflect on the positives
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Number 7. Reward yourself. Set yourself some rewards for when you really don't want to complete something on your
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to-do list. You can think of this as a personal bribe. Subsequently, you'll look forward to the treat at the end of the task, which will help
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you feel more motivated and excited once you've finished. Number 8. Avoid negativity
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Regardless of the size of your team, there's always going to be a handful of people that
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just aren't satisfied but still stick around. And after a while of hanging out with them, you'll end up adopting the same attitude
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So even if they're your friends, try to limit the time you spend with them or change
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the conversation when the subject falls on work. You want to be around people who are also working on climbing the career ladder and
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who will have a positive influence on you. Number 9. Remind yourself why you like working there
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Think back to what attracted you to the position and organization in the first place to help
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you feel more satisfied. You took the job for a reason, whether it was pay, benefits, company culture, or the
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projects that you're working on. If the roll is still ticking most of your boxes, then you simply need to adjust your
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mindset to feel happier. Number 10. Find another job. If you've tried these tips and you're still unhappy, you need to start looking for other opportunities
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Your mental well-being is extremely important, which is why you need to weigh up the factors
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that are affecting you and your work on eliminating them altogether by leaving your current position
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I hope that these easy mindset shifts have inspired you to choose happiness for yourself
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at work. But, if they haven't, visit CareerAddict.com for more advice. And don't forget to like this video and click on the subscribe button to get more insightful tips
