24 February 2022 | By Geeta Mishra
Some of us want to advance in our careers. But all of us want to be happy doing what we do. However, the irony is that we are happiest when we are most productive, and when our contribution is appreciated by others.
In fact, the one thing that matters most to all of us is to be appreciated for whatever it is we are holding out to the world. If you pride yourself on being an organized worker, that matters a lot to you. Whatever you care about, you want to be appreciated for. How can you be happy in your job?
To be appreciated, you must bring value; that’s something that you can control.
So, here are my suggestions on how to live, thrive, and survive wherever you work, and to find happiness in your role.
My suggestions are:
1. Score yourself based on four questions
2. Work for challenge, not money
3. Focus on being great at your job, not advancing your career
4. Learn to manage your own emotions
5. Specialize in creating solutions, not in analyzing problems