Ways to enjoy working more

@hdc4free (260)
United States
June 11, 2012 6:39pm CST
I am always out to find more ways to enjoy my job, I find the day goes by faster and I get more done when I am having fun. Some of the things I do to keep it fun are: freshen up the decorations at my desk every few months, try to make friends with coworkers, take a break for coffee or tea when I get overwhelmed, make good to-do lists to keep track of everything, and I try to get outside and enjoy some fresh air on my lunchbreak. HOw about other mylotters? Any good tips to break up the day/enjoy the workday more?
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@adforme (2114)
12 Jun 12
Good day hdc4free. If I could just say the obvious, your job is your job and sometimes just having a better attitude about it helps. Fun is an attitude. Would a new outfit make you prouder to come and complete your work day? Does a little music help? Sometimes if you have "creative control" you can streamline the way you work. Maybe add an additional task that helps out others, but does not hurt performance. Are you technically savvy? Perhaps you can develop a program that refines the performance of your duties. Anyway, good luck in your quest for finding more enjoyment on the job. I hope you find more happiness in the workplace.
@adforme (2114)
16 Jun 12
You are welcome. Jobs are how we make a living, but we also want a good life.
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
14 Jun 12
Some great ideas here and I so agree. I mostly enjoy my job but I get stressed out sometimes and it is good to keep a sense of fun to keep going. Hope you are having fun at your work also, thanks for the ideas!
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
12 Jun 12
Well, from what you wrote in your question, it would seem that your day, are you getting the best! At least, I see it that way. I unfortunately do not have a job yet, so I work (and of course looking for a job) to work fulltime in the network. Of course I know exactly what I should do something more, because for a lot of money I can earn on the net, they are never sufficient to live. Fortunately I am still dependencies by my dear parents!
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
14 Jun 12
Well I do enjoy work mostly! :) But of course I am always looking for ways to make it fun too which is why I posted. Of course it helps I am lucky to have good bosses here that make the day better. Good luck in your search & your online stuff!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
11 Jun 12
I am in a completely different line of work then you so I can't go relaxing such as you do. I try to listen to the music that plays overhead if I can and either sing a long with it a little or just let it soothe me. Other times I try to get away from what I am doing for a moment, or I ask if they need me to do any chores. What I can suggest to you is to listen to music when you can at work, just light and soft, and maybe bring some lavendar, it's a soothing plant.
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
14 Jun 12
I do love to listen to music at work too. Actually we have a warehouse here that plays music really loud and I often listen to my own music at my desk too. Right now I can hear 2 songs. Hehehe, maybe not ideal but it does make the day go faster. Hmmm hadn't thought about lavender but that's a good idea...I want to stay awake though LOL!
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
13 Jun 12
Try to keep a photo on your desk of when you were having a great time. When you look at it you will smile. Be sure to get outside on breaks and lunch. The sunshine, even in winter, helps improve your mood. Don't let anyone bring you down by gossip or complaining.
• China
12 Jun 12
Hi, hdc4free. Thanks for sharing your tips about making work enjoyable with us. They are quite useful not least for me. I kind of dislike my current job. Despite my trying to make friends with my colleague, i just can't blend in their circle. Moreover, I made little progress in my work, which depressed me. Sorry, I am a lousy employee and can't share any tips with you. Have a nice day!!!
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
14 Jun 12
Haha, no worries, I hope your work improves soon. It can be really hard when you don't get along with your colleagues, maybe if you had more fun too you wouldn't feel like a lousy employee? That is frustrating when you feel that way! Good luck...
• Malaysia
12 Jun 12
Hi hdc4free and good day, i got to have the radio on and have music and news infos. flowing while working. Sometimes we will have pot luck so we can share our food together to enjoy. We will sometimes have surprise birthday party and before Christmas we will exchange gifts. I am glad to say that most of the staffs here are long serving some even came back after resigning
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
14 Jun 12
That is great that your coworkers do fun things together! We do some things occassionally but I love the potluck idea. I think the workday goes so much better when you are getting along with your coworkers.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
13 Jun 12
It is always good to consider many things at work and how it can be fun too. Often work is also spelled as Stressed for many of us, but this happens when we let work get into our nerves and if we are unable to manage our time properly. Sometimes what we need now is to be considerate of ourselves and not put too much pressure even if others are actually almost in our face asking for results, report and many other things. :D
• Indonesia
12 Jun 12
due to various reason, my job has been one of most boring activity that I have to do. I'm starting to loose my enthusiasm to work very well since there's no improvement in this 3 years.I still try to get it back by doing some interisting stuff such as having fun with my friend, try to get closer with some of co-workers and do not serious, but now still no change