I really liked a recent article I found on Stepcase Lifehack, written by Mike Brown. Although it talks about work, I felt it could be used in everyday life as well…

I have just listed Mike’s bullet points, if you would like to read the whole article, here is the link.

I have added my own comments to each of the bullet points, for my twist on his ideas.

1. Don’t complain about your situation. Start figuring out how to adapt it.
* If your situation isn’t working out and you can’t adapt it the way you like, start looking for other ways to fix your situation, find a new job, ask for a transfer, etc

2. Map out how your interests could tie to your job.
* This is a good one. If you have no interests related to your job, it is time to find one that does.

3. Do some thinking on your own to imagine hidden opportunities.
* There are always hidden opportunities at a job, you just have to find out where to look.

4. Put your interests into the language of business.
* Find a way to make your job interesting, change up the layout of your office/cubicle if you can. A new outlook could simply be a redecorating opportunity!

5. Find like minded people.
* If you work with like minded people, you know your day will be less boring and possibly more productive!

6. Volunteer for smart opportunities even if they’re out of the spotlight.
* Any time you volunteer your time for something, it will be noticed by someone. Simple things like getting someone a coffee or making copies will not go unnoticed!

7. Begin doing even more.
* There is always more that needs to be done at work. If you have the time help someone out!

8. If it’s not working, don’t stick around and be miserable.
* This is one I can speak from experience on. I used to work somewhere and had a person who did everything they could to make my life miserable. I found a new job, and now my work life is so much more pleasant.

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