Being happy with your job is one of the most important issues you can face in your career. No one wants to feel trapped in a job they hate.

Here are 10 tips to make your workplace a happy place:

1. Stop worrying!

   When you’re focused on personal matters while you’re at work, it can be hard to focus on your work. If your life is full of stress, it can be hard to come to work happy. Just as you need to leave work at work, you should leave your personal problems at home, don’t let them distract you. You want to be productive at work and focus on work issues.

2. Embrace your space.

   You’re at work for at least 8 hours a day, so make your workspace as pleasant as possible. Show pictures that make you smile. Bring a lamp to create a more comfortable environment. Think of things that make you happy and incorporate them into your office decor.

3. Make office buddies.

   Make friends with people who have the same interests as you. Meeting people who have similar backgrounds or lifestyles will help you feel more comfortable in the workplace. Plus, you always have someone to hang out with at lunch!

4. Be healthy.

   Eating the right foods and drinking plenty of water throughout the day does wonders for your energy level. Eating well also helps you have a better attitude about yourself and your environment.

5. Stay organized.

   Don’t take on more projects than you can handle. When you can’t find something or feel overwhelmed, it leads to dissatisfaction with your job. Say no when necessary. Create a manageable schedule and an organized work area.

6. Move!

   If you spend a lot of time sitting during the day, be sure to move around. Do some light stretching. Rotate your wrists and stretch your hands. Remember to rest your eyes from time to time if you spend all day looking at a computer screen.

7. Accept people.

   Don’t let your coworker’s behavior affect the way you do your job. Since he can’t change the people he works with, he learns to react to them. If conflicts arise, address them appropriately and move on. Don’t let someone else’s bad attitude put you in a bad mood.
   
   

8. Reward yourself.

   From time to time reward yourself for a job well done. Just as personal stress can interfere with work, the positive aspects of life can also affect your work mood.

9. Breathe!

   There have been multiple studies that show how deep breathing exercises are great for overall health. Make a conscious effort to take long, deep breaths throughout the day. Taking a deep breath can increase your energy, make you feel more alert, and improve your overall productivity at work.

10. Think positive thoughts.

    Focus on the positive things about your job instead of the negative things. Write 5 things you enjoy or appreciate about your job. It can be simple things like being near a window or a great coworker. Read that list whenever you feel frustrated or discouraged with your work. Highlighting the positive aspects will make your job more enjoyable.