How
important to you is being happy in your work? Well, there is actually1 a growing research2 to suggest that happiness3 at work
and maintaining a positive outlook4,
are way more important5
for your career, as well as6
your general well-being7
than you might have imagined.
So if
you are the kind of person who might classify positive thinking as “bull shit”8, you
might want to check out9
recent findings10 from
the University of North Carolina.
Clinical
psychologists have discovered that positivity opens the brain11 up so
that12 you see more possibilities than when you feel
negative. When you experience happiness
or joy13, your
brain is receptive to a broader range14
of options. Great, but what does that
have to do with15 you or your career? Well
think about it for a minute.
Positive
Thinking Builds Skills16. The happier you feel17, the more inclined
you are to open yourself up to new options, opportunities, and experiences. And
the more likely18
you are to learn and acquire19
new skills and competencies.
Think
of the happy kid in the school patio – the
one who20 plays, interacts, runs around with a ball. That
kid is building physical resistance, sports aptitudes, and social capabilities.
And the same can be applied21
to you in your workplace22.
Putting it simply23, when you
are happy you are receptive to learning. Now think about how that might play out in a work
situation or in terms of your professional development24.
What
are the likely25
dividends when it comes to26
exploring and learning – not to
mention27, seeing greater possibilities, and solutions to
problems. Does that sound familiar? It should.
Problem-solving
capabilities are key skills28
in any field that leverages29
technology, whatever your role30,
whatever your organization. Innovative problem-solving and out-of-the-box
thinking are the attributes that drive careers and businesses across the
sector. Sounds good, right?31
Well, the benefits of thinking positively do not stop there.
Stress
Busting32:
It is
well documented that positive thinking is a major stress buster33 too.
Research indicates that people with a positive outlook
are less likely to suffer depression, anxiety34,
and even certain illnesses35
– cardio-vascular illness being high on the list. Reducing stress empowers36 you to be
much more functional at work. It means that you are better equipped to handle37 high-pressure responsibilities.
Knowing how to reduce stress helps you to
clear your mind, see the possibilities, and solve problems.So
how do you become38
more positive in your thinking?
Getting
Positive:Well, why not spend some time thinking about what makes you happy and
relaxed?
It might be39 sport, it
might be music. It might be travelling to new places or spending time with
people you love. Beyond40
that, there are three specific things you could try.
Meditation:
Deep breathing41
and some form of meditation on a regular basis have been seen to boost positive
emotions and relaxation. Why not start your day with a few minutes dedicated to
relaxing your mind. Find out if
there’s42 a meditation center near you.
Writing:
You might also want to try writing. Engage your imagination and creativity to
write about positive things – things that make you feel good.
Time
for Play: Do not forget about the power of play. So much of our lives are
devoted to work and other responsibilities – why not ensure that you have time scheduled43 for fun
every week? Take some time to figure out what it is that makes you happy and
prioritize it as part of your routine. The benefits will go way beyond44 just
making you smile.
Vocabulary
1. there
is actually = existe, na verdade
2. growing
research = crescente pesquisa
3. happiness
= felicidade
4. maintaining
a positive outlook = manter uma perspective positive
5. way
more important = muito mais importante
6. as
well as = assim como
7. well-being
= bem estar
8. “bull
shit” = bobagem
9. check
out = checar, verificar
10. findings
= descobertas
11. brain
= cérebro
12. so
that = de forma que
13. joy
= alegria
14.
broader
range = gama (variedade) mais ampla
15. what
does that have to do with = o que isso tem a ver com
16. Skills
= habilidades
17. The
happier you feel = quanto mais feliz voce se sente…
18. the
more likely = mais provável
19. acquire
= adquirir
20. the
one who = aquele que
21. the
same can be applied = o mesmo pode ser aplicado
22. workplace
= local de trabalho
23.
putting it simply = colocando de uma forma
simples
24. development
= desenvolvimento
25. likely
= provavel
26.
when
it comes to = quando se trata de
27. not
to mention = sem mencionar
28. key
skills = habilidades chave
29. leverages
= influencia
30.
whatever
your role = qualquer que seja seu papel
31.
Sounds good, right? = parece legal, certo
32.
Busting = “destruidor”
33.
Buster = “destruidor”
34.
Anxiety = ansiedade
35.
even
certain illnesses = até mesmo certas doenças
36. empowers=
capacita
37. handle
= lidar com
38. become = tornar-se
39. might
be = pode ser
40. Beyond
= Além
41. Deep
breathing = respiração profunda
42. Find
out if there’s = descubra se existe
43. Scheduled
= agendado
44. way
beyond = muito além