9 Ways To Make Your Work Day Not Feel Like A Work Day

Don't let the week drag by and leave you feeling unaccomplished at the end. Take in some of these simple steps to brighten your every day office living.

1. Don't get into a predictable routine

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Routines are only good for one thing: predictability. If you want to get unconventional results and not watch seconds tick off the clock, stay away from boring routines. Maybe you can't employ the ideal flow 1hr of work, 20min of break, but maybe you can?

2. Talk to your coworkers

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Lots of studies support the connection between happiness and healthy relationships at work. Be available for welcomed distractions from coworkers. This mentality fosters a communal spirit and provides a break from your duties. As a benefit, you’ll likely be helping others.

3. Celebrate the unsung accomplishments

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Pat your co-worker on the back for eliminating his 5th coffee of the day. High-five your cube-mate for getting the printer to actually print.

4. Pretend you're in a hip coffee shop

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Free coffee means you can zen out and pretend you're in a quiet coffee shop oasis. Play musical (quietly) at your desk or pop your headphones in to really channel that hipster feel.

5. Think up inventive solutions

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Everyone has rough days now and then. Take a few minutes out of your day to think up creative outcomes to your problems. They may not be realistic, but they may help you feel better.

6. Minimize your windows every once in a while

Set yourself up with a great desktop background and minimize your windows every now and then to surprise yourself with something that will make you smile.

7. Do something for your community

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Build "Castles out of Cans", have a competition for the best castle creation and then donate all of the cans to your local food shelf.

8. Everyday, decide it's going to be a GREAT day

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Having the right attitude can turn any day around. Start your day off right and just KNOW it's going to be awesome.

9. Work at a place that doesn’t drain your soul.

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You still need to be back again in eight hours...