3 Ways To Add Personality To Your Daily Grind

YAWWWNNNN. Oh, sorry. I'm just here...working...yeah, work can be boring, mostly because it can make us feel like soulless drones. Not to worry - you don't need a huge career change to add some of your unique sparkle to your workday!

1. Surround yourself with your favorite inspiration

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Research shows that inspirational quotes aren't just a feel-good trend - they help us work with greater purpose and motivation. If your career helps others, allows you to build friendships, or lets you earn money to reach a goal - great! Grab an inspirational quote for your cube to remind you of the reason you enjoy your job (on the days you do enjoy it). It'll help you smile even on the days when you feel like you're in an episode of the Walking Dead (because let's be real, all jobs have those days)

2. Show off your personality in your #OOTD

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Whether you need to loosen up a bit (just because you're at the office doesn't mean you have to check your fashion sense at the door!) or you just need a closet refresh, take a day to treat yourself to a few new accessories that show off your personality. Science shows that people behave friendlier when they're in casual clothes and happier when they're in brightly-colored clothes; no matter what your style, it's a reflection of your personality, which is your greatest strength. Embrace it.

3. Brainstorm a passion project

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So, you don't like the projects you have right now - create a new one! Top employers agree: people who take initiative are the ones who succeed and move up (read: $$$ + more vacay time!) So if your work isn't lighting a spark, think about the things you love doing - and introduce those into your job. Hey, if you like Netflix binging, see if HR wants to set up "Netflix Lunchtimes" where everyone watches an episode of a favorite show at lunch once a week! (Read: team+building. And yes, I was in a huge corporation that had a similar event for team building. Movie lunches are a real thing.) Creating a pet project not only make you stand out as a go-getter - it'll allow you to work on something that actually gets you excited to head to work every day.