Are you having fun yet? If not, here are some things to consider in order to put fun back into your work(place).
- Put fun first on your list of priorities, and the rest will fall into place.
- Laugh more. Laughter can be a great medicine for what ails you and your workplace.
- Be spontaneous with recognition, praise and a simple "thank you".
- Schedule fun-based activities with employees, customers and suppliers.
- Find your inner child. Let others see the humorous side of your personality.
- Live with the 3E's - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
- Take mental health breaks and/or extended lunches to refresh and re-energize.
- Keep things in perspective. Your work is a means to an end, not the end!
The continuing negative trends in business as a result of downsizing, restructuring and the financial markets meltdown have taken a huge toll on the workplace, and the workforce tasked with doing more with less. We need to find ways to reduce stress, improve productivity, and keep our morale and energy levels up.
Putting fun back into the work is a great place to start. So, what are you doing to put fun back into your work(place)?
COPYRIGHT © 2010 John Carroll
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