Marshall to plan ahead for happiness. Most of us spend more time at work than we do engaged in any other activity of even sleeping. If we consider how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy, unfulfilled, and just counting the days until the weekend is a waste of time and energy. Finding ways to be happier at work can not only lead to better mental health, but can improve your productivity and overall work performance. One key way to cultivate more happiness at work is to plan for it. Develop habits that get your work day off to the right start, and you'll see greater happiness throughout the day and week.

Have a nightly routine. Nothing gets your day off on the wrong foot like rushing around in the morning. Lost keys skipping breakfast, discovering that the pen she wanted to wear or not back from the dry cleaner. All this can throw your morning into chaos. Taking time the night before to organize what you need for the next day can help avoid this morning rush and let you start your day centered organized them with everything you need. Creating nightly routine and following choose your clothes for the next day set up your coffeemaker, especially if it has a timer and automatic brew.

Pack your lunch. Take time to place the things you will need for work the next day in your briefcase or bag. You might even choose a space near the door to be your Launchpad, a space where everything you need for the day is in one place and easy to pick up. Your routine will vary depending on what you need each day and what your workday looks like and what the needs of your family are. It might even help to make yourself a checklist until the routine truly becomes a habit. get at least eight hours of sleep.

Sleep deprivation is bad for your mental, emotional and physical health. It's hard to feel productive, happy and positive when you're exhausted. Making sure that you get at least eight hours of quality sleep per night is one step you can take to help prepare yourself to be happier and healthier both at work and in the rest of your life. Many of us are used to running on just a few hours of sleep or getting sleep that truly isn't restful. There are a few steps you can take to ensure that Get the most restful sleep possible and wake up ready to face the day with a positive attitude. Steps to quality sleep, go to bed and wake up at the same time every day including weekends.

Have a nightly routine that prepares you for bed, shower, tooth brushing prayer or meditation etc. Put away the electronic devices make your bedroom a sanctuary. wake up early enough. For some Meantime, getting enough sleep is important but waking up early enough so that you have time to transition into your day can also help foster happiness. If you usually hit the ground running and leave the house with just enough time to make it to the office on time. You are kicking your day off with anxiety.

Waking up even 15 minutes earlier so that you can have some me time can help you ease into your day with a sense of centeredness instead of a sense of panic. Some people like to wake up very early and have an hour or more of me time while others just need an extra 10 to 15 minutes to linger over a cup of coffee or tea. Figure out what works for you. ways to use your Meantime, read the newspaper or a passage from a book you're enjoying, pray or meditate. Do some light stretching or yoga. linger over your coffee to your breakfast.

Spend some time stroking your pen. It's important not to use your mealtime to get a head start on your workday by reading emails, working on projects or checking voicemail. Give yourself time to arrive at work early. commuting is often the most stressful part of the work day. Whether you drive, walk, bike or take public transit to work, delays and traffic jams can get your day off to a stressful start. Too often, we make this worse on ourselves by leaving for work at the last possible moment, meaning there's no room for error, and that we arrive at work with only moments to spare before we have to jump into our first project or meeting.

All this can leave us frazzled, anxious and short tempered. altering your morning commute so that you can arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for work helps you ease into your workday instead of having to throw yourself right in Giving yourself that cushion can also give you a much needed wiggle room in your commute to account for the unexpected. When you arrive early, you have time to transition gradually into your work. check email, get a cup of coffee, check your schedule and to do list or simply say good morning to your co workers. This helps you meet today in a positive frame of mind.