6 tips for work---a nice idea

Here are six small shifts in perception to feel happier at work (remember the old song, "Whistle While You Work":
* Fool around when you start to feel negative; just do nothing and relax. Remember when you were a child you doodled while the teacher was talking. You will reap the amazing benefit of the creative process by opening up a conduit for creative ideas. There is great productivity in resting your brain.
* Become more alert when you cross the line into negativity. Know your personal triggers and deal with them immediately. If you are hungry, take a break and eat. If you are sleepy, take a ten minute power nap. If you are irritable, take a walk outside in the light. Don’t bring your problems to work with you. Use work as an opportunity to get away from them!
* When you feel negative – go counter-intuitive. Look for positive qualities in the people who annoy you and go out of your way to be helpful. “Exchange places” with your adversary at work. How does he or she see you? How can you help them?
* Maximize your own innate abilities instead of focusing on what others are doing or saying.
* Adapt to the “situation” or the person, rather than impose yourself.
* Don’t worry about failing. Worry more about failing to be kind, open and understanding.