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Have a Happier Work Life
By: Tracey Herriot
Have a happier work life. Losing motivation at work? Sometimes we just have to make work a happier environment for ourselves to be fully successful. It's not always hard work that get you to the top, but a little confidence and comfortably will go a long way. Here are a few tips to make your career life more positive. Enjoy your life at work!

1) Express Your Ideas

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Often women in their twenties have fresh ideas. This is what your boss is looking for. However most women back off, and become over polite. Afraid to share your new and innovative ideas? why? Make sure to share at every meeting. Also it is true that the other employees appreciate your input. Try to present your ideas, and concerns every meeting. Just because you are new does not mean that your opinions and ideas are less important.

2) Leave Work at Work

Make sure that when you are at the office you give it your best. Don't concentrate on your relationships, family, best friend's wedding, or last weekend. But also when you go home in the evening don't let work run your life. If it means turning your blackberry off do it! This will give you more success when you are at the office because you have a balanced lifestyle. By leaving your work at work you will have a fresh start every morning and won't be exhausted because you were thinking about work all night.

3) Don't get Caught Up in Just Getting Through
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As sad as it sounds there are things in every job that just always seem tedious. Many us of have those days where we feel that we are just getting through the day, or perhaps even the week. Take the time to slow down for a minute, and remember that every task and tedious process you are completing it is one step further towards your career goals. By thinking positively you will be much more productive, and accomplish things on a much larger scale.

4) Take on Challenges

Make sure that when you are given challenges you "take them on." Have that "bring it on" attitude. Don't let your challenges take you, but rather you take over them, and concur. If your boss gives you a new project and you have lost a little confidence, it's okay. Make an action plan with small steps and goals to get the job done. Have a positive attitude, and you will have success in your challenges.

5) Comfort Comes Before Fashion

Being comfortable at work is important. Sure those sexy high heels seem like a great idea with that smoking outfit you bought last week, but might not be practical. Have a more conservative pair of shoes for the office. Your job is to look professional, not to win this year's best dressed at your workplace. If you want to wear your high fashion heels for a day it's okay, but always have a practical pair on hand. Work days are too long, not to take comfort first.

6) Add Some Charm

Whether it's having sparkley pens, cute pencils, or those fun note padds that add a little cheer, find something that makes it "yours." It is important to add a little charm to your desk, or work area. Posters, quotes, pictures of your pets, and screen savers, are also great ideas. Have a little fun.

So there you have it some fun ways to make your work life more enjoyable. It's important to have a positive experience at your work place, because let's face it we spend a fair amount of time there. Make sure you have fun. Be polite and respectful to your other coworkers; there's no need to step on anyone. Keep your work at the office, and make sure to balance a healthy work, and down time lifestyle.
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