Do you realize how much your happiness impacts your health? The fact is, if people realized just how beneficial being happy is, they’d probably make more of an effort to be happy most of the time. Now you might be thinking, ‘I can’t help it if something makes me unhappy!’ but actually, you can.
You have more control over your emotions than you think, and sometimes simply choosing how you want to feel is enough. This isn’t to say you can’t feel other emotions, but dwelling on negative emotions all day isn’t going to get you anywhere. Plus, when it comes to something like work where we have to show up every day, you have the power to change it if you’re really not happy there.
Let’s talk about how where you work can seriously impact your happiness and what you can do about it:
Earning More Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Happiness
You might think that you’re unhappy because you don’t earn ‘enough’, or because you’d like your job to make your rich. Now, although having money to live comfortably can support your happiness, there comes a point when it can actually negatively impact your happiness. Earning more than $75,000/£45,000 can negatively impact your emotional well being, according to studies.
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that lots of money will automatically make you happy.
Not Working In A Great Environment
Your work environment is super important too. If you’re working in an environment where you don’t fit the company culture, or even worse an unhealthy environment, your mental and physical health will likely suffer. You need to feel like you belong, and have peace of mind that the premises is healthy. Companies like Allcott Commercial surveyors can make sure the place is healthy, but you may want to chat with your boss if you don’t own the place to ensure it’s on their list of priorities.
Not Feeling Valued At Work Or Like You’re Using Your True Skills And Passions
You should feel values at work. If you don’t, it could be a sign of poor management. You should also feel like you’re using your true skills and passions. Simply doing something for the money will get old fast!
Taking On Too Much
50% of people in studies said that they felt consistently overworked. If you’re taking on too much, you’re likely going to burn out. This can be hard to recover from and require some time off work.
Lowering Your Immune System
Working somewhere unsuitable harms the immune system and increases the risk of depression. You might think you can just show up and get on with it, but you will likely fall ill from working somewhere you hate.
Comforting Yourself After A Hard Day
Comforting yourself after a hard day can be all kinds of dangerous; you might overeat, mindlessly scroll rather than take care of yourself and your house, or turn to other forms of escapism to mask your feelings.
If you’re experiencing any of the above, it could be time to reassess what you want out of your job and workplace!
- This post was written for Morning Business Chat by an outside source.
