| In a recent Body & Soul magazine article a reader | | | | job title and zip code. |
| poll indicated that the everyday workplace employs | | | | As far as appreciation on the job is concerned, ask |
| many unhappy people. But you don't have to be one | | | | yourself these questions, remembering that how one |
| of them if you are spiritually awakened. | | | | person appreciates and how another feels |
| Before I show you the most popular answer to this | | | | appreciated can be two different things. Which best |
| question, let me assure you that whatever your | | | | describes the way you would like to be appreciated at |
| answer is, you can make any change necessary to | | | | work? |
| be happier in your work. I'll show you how. | | | | - Peer recognition |
| First, "The difference between a dream and a goal is | | | | - Management recognition |
| a time line." So says Dr. Phil as he interviews a guest | | | | - Receiving a company award along with the |
| about changing his work goals. So, let's set some goals | | | | recognition |
| for the changes that will bring you happiness at work. | | | | - With a pay raise |
| We'll start with an easy business plan. | | | | - With a promotion |
| What are most workers unhappy with on the job? | | | | - In writing |
| 40% of Body & Soul readers indicated that if they | | | | - Verbally |
| could change anything about their job it would be to be | | | | - In private |
| paid more and appreciated more. If this sounds like | | | | - In front of others |
| you, here's the plan: | | | | As you can see, appreciation means different things to |
| Ask yourself these questions about being paid more: | | | | different people. By knowing the best method of being |
| - What can I do to improve my position within the | | | | appreciated for you and reviewing these options with |
| company so I can earn more money? | | | | your supervisor, you can't help but find these changes |
| - Ask your supervisor what additional skills learned | | | | bringing you the great joy and happiness you've been |
| would bring you a raise. | | | | looking for in your work. Spiritually awakened means |
| - Determine if you are currently underpaid by | | | | you know what is best for you and are willing to go |
| researching the industry standards for your part of the | | | | out and get it. It might even mean starting the business |
| country. Go to the Salary Wizard on and type in your | | | | of your dreams from home. |