Title: How to Be More Engaged at Work | Greater Good
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How to Be More Engaged at Work
Here are four steps to feel more energized and satisfied on the job.
1. Exercise autonomy and self-determination
2. Celebrate your progress
3. Prioritize activities that feel good
4. Create space for flow
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Jessica Lindsey
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Content: Focusing on the headway you make promotes positive emotions and progress, and one effective way to do this is to start a three small wins journal for work. Celebrating your progress reminds you that what you do is making a difference at work, which fuels your progress loop and makes you feel more engaged. 3. Prioritize activities that feel good
While making progress makes us feel good, there are many other research-backed approaches to bringing more joy and fun to work. Most practically, you can spend time doing what makes you feel happy. For example, you might allow time for lighthearted conversation with colleagues about off-work activities. Or you might take a moment to email a colleague expressing your gratitude. Another way to enjoy more of your time at work is through humor. Shared laughter introduces levity to a situation by signaling safety, a willingness to cooperate, and shared humanity, which can make us more motivated to invest in the organization’s larger goals. Laughter itself calms the body, and engages dopamine circuits that drive novel and innovative thinking.