Appreciation is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to improve workplace dynamics, as far as joy is concerned.  When done genuinely and often, It's a win-win investment of a few seconds.  But if appreciation is so clearly a win-win, why don't we do it more?  

Let's be honest, most of us, myself included, have no problem telling anyone with a pair of ears just how busy we are, right?  But lately, I've noticed something else creeping into the conversation.  I'm going to call this busy bragging.

I’m breaking down why we do this and share a little experiment that you can try this week to dial up your joy at work (and dial down the busy bragging).

Great work can also mean great setbacks. It will take a strong mindset to stop self-sabotage! Caroline Kay is here to share with you a framework to help you strengthen your mindset faster and stop the self-sabotage spiral.

If you find yourself spending a lot of time looking at job adverts,  what that suggests is that your personal network isn't strong enough to fill the remainder of your career with work that brings you joy.  

That might be a little bit harsh, but if this is the landscape, what can you do about it this week?   

If you're someone who wants to be a little bit more engaging on LinkedIn, but you can’t figure out what to write, who to write it for, how to write it, what to start with, or who's gonna care and it all feels way too complicated, then you'll want to tune in to this Joy at Work conversation with Mel Booth. 

If we treat rejection and the word no as a big, bad, fearful thing, then we're less likely to ask for the things that we would love in order to thrive at work. We're even less likely to ask for the things that we need to survive at work

If hearing the word, no, fills you with fear or freezes you into doing what you've always done.  Then this week’s Joy At Work Experiment is designed for you.

Do you believe that there is a connection between your level of joy and money? 

Many people do, which is why it's so important to take a deeper look at the connection between the two. Chris Budd, helps us discover how our financial habits influence long-term happiness and offers practical advice on becoming more aware spenders.

Here's a Joy At Work experiment. Can you identify the people, the processes, the situations, and the environments that sap your energy, block your creativity, and make you wonder, Is this it?  I call these mood vampires your kryptonite. 

By getting clear on your personal kryptonite, you get clear on what needs to change, so you get closer to operating at your best more often, which is a huge contributor to joy at work.