Whistle while you work
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10 ways to be work happy - woman waking up to her alarm
Do you dread the alarm waking you up in the morning knowing you face yet another day at the office? Well, it\'s time to kick that negative habit and infuse your day with positivity from the moment you wake up.
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A good breakfast
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10 ways to be work happy - woman eating breakfast
We know it\'s something your mum always told you to do and you would therefore usually ignore it, but eating breakfast is the best way to kick start your day and get you up and alert. This is because the food replaces your liver glycogen - the brains\'s most accessible source of fuel - helping you stay focussed and switched on throughout the morning.
Make the most of your journey
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10 ways to be work happy - woman listening to music
Travelling to work is a perfect oppportunity to indulge in some \'me-time\'. This time is all yours. You have to travel to work and you\'re unlikely to be interrupted by other commuters, your own family, collegues or the phone. Read a book, magazine, listen to your MP3 player or make notes for the day ahead.
Prepare your mind
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10 ways to be work happy - woman organising her day in a diary
Take some time to prepare yourself mentally for the tasks of the day. Prioritise your work load or try to work through a particular challenge that you are currently facing at work. Having some real quiet time to reflect can often put things in a clearer light.
Calm and charge
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10 ways to be work happy - woman in her work persona
As tempting as it is, don\'t snooze on the journey to work. It will just take you longer to adjust when you finally get to work and place you under unnecessary stress. Charge up your mental batteries for the day ahead by adapting to your work persona. The person in the Snoopy slippers and dressing gown, watching GMTV has been left behind for the day...
Read the papers
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10 ways to be work happy - lady reading the newspaper
How often do you think to yourself that you wished you knew more about current affairs? Well you change that by investing in a daily newspaper. In fact most cities now offer the Metro for free so there\'s no excuse and with the broadsheets switching to a more handy sized format you don\'t have to battle with realms of paper.
Let\'s get physical
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10 ways to be work happy - woman walking to work in red scarf
If you can walk to work, or at least some of the way you\'ll be not only exercising, you\'ll be saving travel money and getting some air into your system - which is never a bad thing first thing in the morning. Your MP3 player or the radio makes great company, too.
Drink water
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10 ways to be work happy - woman with a glass of water
Most offices have a water cooler so take advantage of water\'s unlimited health benefits. Dehydration, air conditoning and central heating systems can cause tiredness and headaches all of which can be fought off by regular intake of H20. Plus you\'ll be keeping your system flushed of toxins which means healthier, glowing skin.
Get up and get moving
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10 ways to be work happy - woman walking around office, standing at desk
Sitting still in the same position can have drastic consequences on you posture and back. Might not seem important now but in the years to come you\'ll rue the day you took a desk job. Make sure you take regular opportunities to get up and move about. Loo breaks, grabbing some water, running errands will assure your circulation is is tip top.
Get a plant
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10 ways to be work happy - Woman with a plant
Not only will it perk up your surroundings, but it is also thought to improve air quality and humidity. Just remember to water it...
A pain in the neck
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10 ways to be work happy- woman on phone
If you use a telephone a lot switch to a headset. This will significantly reduce tension caused by cradling a phone in your shoulder. If you can\'t get a headset make sure you swap the phone from side to side often to avoid creating tension in one side of the neck.
