让工作更开心的方法

 让工作更开心的方法 Got deadlines, a fire-breathing boss and coworkers from, well, you know where? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey conducted by TNS, a research and analysis company, for The Conference Board, more than half of Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs in a major way. But, in this economy, a job (even a bad one) is something you want to hang on to. So we asked experts for tips on how to increase your workplace happiness. While you can’t control your boss’s mood or your coworker’s choice of music, you can control your happiness. Here’s how.

1. Say “yes” to your boss, but “I’ll get back to you” to others. Are you a “yes, ma’am” kind of woman? That’s good in many ways, like when your boss asks you to lead a new project that could get you promoted. But when a coworker, client or anyone else asks you to do something for them that you’re unsure about (like coming in on Saturday when you had plans with your family), don’t commit right away—even if you feel pressured to do so—says happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and a contributor to Woman’s Day. Instead, says Rubin, say these five little words that will empower you at work and improve your happiness in the long run: “I’ll get back to you.” She says, “The desire to be accommodating is very strong, and can lead you to say ‘yes’ without enough consideration. You’ll feel a lot happier being in control and giving yourself time to think something over rather than making a decision you’ll regret right on the spot.”

2. Do the thing you dread¹ first. Is there a task in your workday that you dread, so much so that you think about how much you dread it all day and find yourself struggling to get it done in the final hour? According to Carol Kryder, PhD, a clinical psychologist and mental health expert for JustAnswer.com, the “fun factor” rule could help you. “If you have a number of things to do within a short time, prioritize them in order of their ‘fun factor,’” she says. “For some people, that means doing the distasteful jobs first and saving the best for dessert.”

3. Sweet-talk yourself. “Positive affirmations and gratitude² are wonderful antidotes³ for dealing⁴ with a rotten boss,” Dr. Kryder says. First step: “Be grateful for what you are learning in this job, and, if you look, you will see that you are indeed learning every day.” Next step: Use positive affirmations such as "This is temporary" or "This job is a step along the way," she suggests. “Be sure to remind yourself that you are choosing to be at this job,” adds Dr. Kryder. “These affirmations confirm that you are in control.” Bolstering⁵ a sense of control can help you reduce the level of stress hormones⁶ in your brain, which can lead to memory and concentration problems, she says.

4. Use your imagination—and breath. It may sound like simple advice, but reducing your anxiety and improving your happiness at work could be just a few deep breaths away. “If it is possible—even if you have to lock yourself in a restroom stall—close your eyes, put your hand over your heart and take very deep breaths,” says Susan Steinbrecher, a business consultant⁷, speaker and author in Hurst, Texas. “Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Doing this for even one minute a day will instill a sense of calm and happiness.” Want to take your happiness to the next level? Use your imagination, says Steinbrecher. “Imagine that you are in your perfect place,” she says. If you love tropical, white-sand beaches, immerse yourself in a beach moment—in your mind. “Feel the sand on your feet, smell the salt air, hear the waves on the shoreline,” she says. “This has a way of immediately shifting your perspective and will enable you to handle difficult situations with more grace and understanding.”

1 dread   

vt.担忧，忧虑；惧怕，不敢；n.担忧，畏惧

参考例句：

• We all dread to think what will happen if the company closes.我们都不敢去想一旦公司关门我们该怎么办。
• Her heart was relieved of its blankest dread.她极度恐惧的心理消除了。

2 gratitude   

adj.感激，感谢

参考例句：

• I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
• She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。

3 antidotes   

解药( antidote的名词复数 )； 解毒剂； 对抗手段； 除害物

参考例句：

• Treatment involves giving antidotes that Bind the lead in the tissues. 治疗办法有用解毒剂，它会与组织中的铅结合而把它驱逐出去。
• With Spleen Qi, heat antidotes, such as cough Runfei effectiveness. 具有补脾益气、清热解毒、润肺止咳等功效。

4 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

5 bolstering   

v.支持( bolster的现在分词 )；支撑；给予必要的支持；援助

参考例句：

• Why should Donahue's people concern themselves with bolstering your image? 唐纳休的人为什么要费心维护你的形象？ 来自辞典例句
• He needed bolstering and support. 他需要别人助他一臂之力。 来自辞典例句

6 hormones   

n. 荷尔蒙，激素 名词hormone的复数形式

参考例句：

• This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body. 这种荷尔蒙与体內其他荷尔蒙紧密地相互作用。
• The adrenals produce a large per cent of a man's sex hormones. 肾上腺分泌人体的大部分性激素。

7 consultant   

n.顾问；会诊医师，专科医生

参考例句：

• He is a consultant on law affairs to the mayor.他是市长的一个法律顾问。
• Originally,Gar had agreed to come up as a consultant.原来，加尔只答应来充当我们的顾问。