EP #218: 5 Ways to Make Your Work More Enjoyable
Stop trying to be happy. Seek joy instead.
You can’t always be happy. In fact, I don’t think you’d want to be. The valleys make the mountains, ya know?
I like to focus on being a in a joyful state of mind. This doesn’t mean everything will be perfect, it just means that you feel good about your place in this world. You are grateful for what you have and for the opportunity to share with others. You also know you’re able to grow.
Employment can be a funny thing. Most of us need it but many say they don’t want it (or at least in the form they have).
This episode is about 5 thinks to make your work enjoyable. There are plenty more than 5 ways but it’s a great start.
I’d love to hear/see some of the ways you already implement. Hit me up on the socials.
Have a generous day. 😁
What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:
Why you should stop trying to be happy
What joy is vs what happiness is
How joy is important to workplace culture
What I guarantee will come from a joyful state
My thoughts on what you should be trying to do for your employees
Why my list could make you lazy
The difference between being friendly and trying to make a best friend
Why kindness isn’t enough
How to be friendly
Why it’s easier to be kind to friends
How taking on responsibility on your own volition is fulfilling
A story about how I asked for responsibility with specificity
What I learned from the typical Delta Airlines jetway
Why stepping out of your normal zone of effort to help others is important
How helping someone else can last beyond just the moment
Some ways to address people with the intent of helping
How to have fun at work
Why fun at work is more about the future than the given moment
The importance of the “next” thing
Why it’s okay to hate your job
When you should quit your job
About the importance of time when thinking about a career change
Why you shouldn’t be expected to give to people who give to others in your organization
The importance of the relationship between giver and receiver
Why you should never hire me
How my first Habitat for Humanity Global Village taught me I was capable of doing something great
Why it’s important to do and be reminded that you can
Quotes Worth Sharing:
“Happiness is fleeting. It’s a result of something.” - Bob DePasquale
“You can’t anticipate perfection.” - Bob DePasquale
“The idea of a generous workplace cultures is just blue skies all the time.” - Bob DePasquale
“Joy is a state - not a result like happiness.” - Bob DePasquale
“Don’t come to the office on Monday morning hoping to make all your people happy.’” - Bob DePasquale
“Where would our lives be if all we just felt was happiness all the time?” - Bob DePasquale
“Make friends.” - Bob DePasquale
“We’re so connected yet disconnected, if you will, because of the Internet.” - Bob DePasquale
“Many will try to be kind to people in moments.” - Bob DePasquale
“That table stakes. We should all be kind to people.” - Bob DePasquale
“Ask for more responsibility.” - Bob DePasquale
“Helping someone else will give you positive momentum.” - Bob DePasquale
“Those little, little deposits in the bank of help, assistance, and collaboration are really, really powerful.” - Bob DePasquale
“You don’t have to be extravagantly fun.” - Bob DePasquale
“A 2021 Gallup Poll stated that only 20% of people are engaged at work.” - Bob DePasquale
“A lot of time it’s about the future.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s not wrong to dislike your job.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s possible that your not the right fit...” - Bob DePasquale
“Take some time and do your homework.” - Bob DePasquale
“Bob proved to me that my job sucks and I should get outta here.” - Bob DePasquale making a sarcastic comment about quitting your job
“When there’s joy in the journey, there’s fulfillment in the finish.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources From Today's Episode:
My LinkedIn carousel related to this topic
My Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
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