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● Fake it till you make it

● Discover what you really want to do

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● Overcome perfectionism

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Being happier in a

job you don’t love

hen it comes to the workplace, happiness advice tends to assume that you hate your job – or, alternatively, that you’re

about to begin your dream life as a surfing instructa tropical island. But what if you’re one of the miof people with work that’s perfectly OK, but leavesyearning for greater fulfilment? Of course, you may or on llions you be

able to demand better terms (like more flexible hourwhich are linked to happiness) but, even without a change, there are ways to make your job more satisfs, big ying

by putting yourself in the driving seat of your carChoose your own meaning. has its reason for existing, but it’s often not perEvery organisation eer. sonally

inspiring. Instead, get clear on why your job matteto problems or you’re able to express your creativity. Even if you’re only there for the money, that stillyou. Perhaps you enjoy helping others solve their counts: rs

supporting your family or financing your hobbies are worthy goals in themselves. Whatever the reason, own it, and you’ll find work much more meaningful.

Define progress, then celebrate it. at work depends on experiencing ‘small wins’, arguebusiness scholar Teresa Amabile. They matter than long-term milestones, which are usually too faHappiness more r s

o‰ to make a di‰erence. Begin each day by clarifyinthe two or three achievable tasks that would make the most di‰erence – and when they’re done, make sure you savour the moment with a break or reward.g

Look after your workspace.worth keeping it tidy, and personalising it as muchyou can. Partly, that’s because ‘outer order contrito inner calm’, as happiness expert Gretchen Rubin However small, it’s as butes

observes. It’s also because a degree of autonomy is crucial to workplace wellbeing, and customising immediate environment is a simple way to control. Include some hint of nature if you can; regain your

research shows that a plant, or even a photograph of greenery, can make a measurable di‰erence. Establish momentum first thing. Use the

first hour of the day to focus on your most importanwork and you’re less likely to spend the day in a depleting haze of distraction. It’s tempting to believe t

that the way to make unsatisfying work more pleasanis to distract yourself from it. But, the truth is,more proactive and focused you are, the more your nine-to-five will feel like time well spent. the t

Oliver BurkemanPeople Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking’ (Canongate, £8.99) is author of ‘The Antidote: Happiness For

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PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK

Try these simple yet proactive steps to help createmeaningful working environment, says Oliver Burkeman a more

her Chef Thuy Diem Pham’s Vietnamese background, togetheFrom hosting supper clubs to opening a restaurant anupbringing in England, inspire her to create dishes made with love. r with

a cookbook, she’s paving the way for Vietnamese food WORDS DANIELLE WOODWARD PHOTOGRAPHS LEANNE BRACEYto be centre staged writing

“It’s my mission to be

successful; to show my

gratitude to my parents

for all they’ve done”

Selection

box of

dreamsSo much choice, so little time...

for new projects and endeavours, but Ellen Tout is overwhelmed with ideas

which ones are the right ones?

In the past couple of months, I’ve signed up for a novel-writing course, which I’ve not had Wwant to pursue, and that chimes with me. have just one ‘thing’ they hmy life? They say the most interesting people never at do I want to do with

time to complete; had ideas for new vegan products, which I don’t know how to launch; and dreamed of turning my love of

career. Oh, and I’ve scrolled throughand decided that, actually, I want to buy an old van, turn it into a camper and escape to the Scottish Highlands. yoga into a Instagram

I want to chase any of them. I feel like I should somehow be juggling them all – in I flit between plans, not knowing whether

addition to my job as a features writer.help me work out what will really light me I talk to coach Carolyn McDonald. Can she

I’m doing? ‘Happiness is often defined as pleasure, meaning and engagement,’ she starts. ‘What gives you pleasure? What up? Or whether I should stick with what

There are lots of things: feeling fulfilled brings you meaning? And how do you actually activate and engage in those things?’ She asks how I would define happiness.

spending time in nature. McDonald says creatively, walking my dog, time with friends and family, work that matches my values, experiencing new things and

I have a good grounding in what makes me feel content – so where is this itch for

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