{"id":31286,"date":"2022-03-20T15:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T07:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=31286"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:08:23","slug":"happiness-business-entrepreneurs-direct-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/uncategorized\/happiness-business-entrepreneurs-direct-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Happy: Tips to Keep the Mood Up at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We know that running a business is hard work. Yet, research indicates that generally speaking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/business\/small-business\/this-is-why-entrepreneurs-are-happier-20201112-p56e0k.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">entrepreneurs are happy people<\/a>. And why wouldn&#8217;t they be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone can <a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2021\/11\/01\/advantages-of-self-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">be their own boss<\/a>. So being able to break free from the shackles of a 9-5 job to pursue one&#8217;s dreams and build a business certainly offer reasons to smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/378305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">not always a walk in the park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some entrepreneurs say that owning a business involves so much dedication and commitment that one can often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/326643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">forget to look on the bright side of life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this describes you, it&#8217;s probably time to change things up and adopt a fresh outlook at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayofhappiness.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">International Day of Happiness<\/a> on 20 March, here are five tips to boost your mood at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start your day right<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Rise and shine&#8217; is more than a phrase. It&#8217;s an attitude that sets the tone for the day. The thing is, starting your day bright requires, first and foremost, a good night&#8217;s rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you often wake more tired than when you hit the hay? Many direct sellers and business owners have so much on their plates that they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/295395#:~:text=Approximately%20half%20of%20all%20CEOs,hours%20of%20sleep%20every%20night.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">don&#8217;t get enough sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2021\/10\/18\/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rest is key<\/a> to waking up on the right side of the bed and being happy throughout the working day. So start focusing on those Zs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to give yourself an even happier head start? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2021\/04\/02\/why-you-should-stop-checking-your-phone-in-the-morning-and-what-to-do-instead\/?sh=53d8b8bc2684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Don&#8217;t check your phone<\/a> first thing in the morning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, try silently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/minda-zetlin\/do-this-one-thing-before-you-get-up-every-morning.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">expressing gratitude<\/a> for your blessings and only then, wake up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan it out&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure maximum efficiency and high spirits, you should start your day by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/310596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">organising and scheduling tasks<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best entrepreneurs know that every <a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2021\/10\/26\/working-smart-is-not-a-get-rich-quick-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">minute matters<\/a>. And there&#8217;s nothing more stressful than rushing to meet deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, to ensure less strain, try attacking tasks in order of significance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem a tad tedious, but it helps to remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2017\/may\/10\/the-psychology-of-the-to-do-list-why-your-brain-loves-ordered-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">completing tasks on a list<\/a> boosts one&#8217;s mood, leaving you less stressed and more buoyant for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take breaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on completing tasks, however, doesn&#8217;t mean ploughing through the day with nary a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For optimum effectiveness, it&#8217;s recommended that you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/308730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">press pause<\/a> between the many meetings and client pitches you&#8217;ve scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, respite can sometimes seem impractical given all the tasks that need to be accomplished in a 24-hour day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet the science is clear \u2014 taking frequent breaks for things like lunch, a trip to the gym or even a bit of shuteye makes one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/changepower\/201704\/how-do-work-breaks-help-your-brain-5-surprising-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">calmer and, thereby, more productive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, success doesn&#8217;t come without total dedication. But dedication also means being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/413708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">committed to your health and happiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spruce it up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One other thing that&#8217;s sometimes brushed off as being inconsequential in determining your mood is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/amy-vetter\/3-psychology-backed-ways-to-spruce-up-your-drab-workspace-and-make-you-more-prod.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">your work surroundings<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your office bright and airy? Is it filled with plants and flowers a.k.a. nature&#8217;s pick-me-uppers? Do you have a comfortable chair and desk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no hard and fast solutions to what kind of an office guarantees productivity and pleasure. But if you&#8217;ve been feeling less inspired while at your desk, it might be time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/286919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">spruce things up<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduce the clutter. Put up some new artwork. Slap on a fresh coat of paint (green&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/color-psychology-green-2795817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">calming<\/a>, while yellow&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/londonimageinstitute.com\/how-to-empower-yourself-with-color-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">uplifting<\/a>!). Keep a plant on your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you choose to do to brighten things up, make sure that it works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aim, score, celebrate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While planning the entire workday is essential, also consider your goals for the day and what you intend to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneurs, no doubt, have a clear picture of where they want to go and how to get there. Yet as any business owner can attest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/road-to-success-is-not-a-straight-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">success is not linear<\/a>, and there are so many stops and starts along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/05\/the-power-of-small-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">celebrate the small milestones<\/a> in your workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you&#8217;ve managed to close a deal with a prospect who was previously reluctant to commit. Perhaps a downline has taken the lead on a project and turned in impressive results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything is worth recognising and celebrating, all the more if it lifts your spirits while getting you feeling optimistic and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that running a business is hard work. Yet, research indicates that generally speaking, entrepreneurs are happy people. And why wouldn&#8217;t they be? Not everyone can be their own boss. 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