C’mon Get Happy

Many of us worry or fret daily about the economy. When are things going to turn around? When will the news be more about  companies hiring than laying off? And now that a summer of sorts has arrived, the traditional slowdown for most businesses can definitely make us worry even more.

I find that what really helps is to take care of yourself. Being healthy gives you energy and stamina.  Begin by accenting the positive.  Every morning count your blessings, actually list them each day. It will surprise you how much you have to be thankful for.  Researchers have found that people who look for positive things to say and do have a greater sense of well being and are therefore better to be around. This helps greatly at work where there can be problems or difficult clients. Everyone is sensitive to vibes. When you react gracefully and positively to an irritated client, you actually get then to relax, maybe even apologize. It has happened at DDA often.

And there is no better harbinger of better times than a work culture that fosters the CAN DO spirit day in and day out. Find things to laugh about, certainly smile a lot throughout the work day, it will help creativity, be proud of your work. Clients sense that even if they can’t quite articulate it. Clients who visit our offices always comment about how nice our crew is. Not an accident. Staying positive boosts morale in and out of the office, so c’mon get happy.

I’ve used this quote from William A. Ward in an earlier post but it bears repeating, ” God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?”  

Entry by: elizabeth