But even so, it’s not necessarily the best approach.
Plus, there are steps you could take to feel more engaged and find meaning in your work.
Employee happiness and engagement go hand in hand, according to executive coach Eric Karpinski.
Happiness, on the other hand, drives employee engagement and productivity.
But that’s not all.
As the researchers note, work engagement influences our mood and job performance.
With this approach, you’ll regain your mojo and find satisfaction in your work even in less-than-ideal conditions.
Psychotherapist Lesley Alderman suggests asking your boss for small favors, such as organizing extracurricular activities.
You’ll also want toset work and home-life boundaries, says Alderman.
Failure to do so can result in stress, burnout, frustration, and disengagement.
For example, aDeloitte surveyfound that nearly 80% of employees have experienced burnout in their current roles.
