Try this to boost your happiness at work
One tiny practice that has the power to change how you feel
Collect digital mementos into a “power board”
Many years ago, I heard about the power board concept — it’s like a virtual scrapbook of your work life.
You collect digital mementos of your proudest moments and work wins and pop them into a folder, stuff like
Snapshots from team outings
Screenshots of praise
Pieces of work product you’re particularly proud of
Pics that represent your greatest purpose — family, faith, charitable work and so on
Eight years on, here’s a tiny extract of 100s of files in mine:
Why you need a power board
Power board-ing is similar to a gratitude journalling practice in a couple ways:
Even just having a power board forces you to notice joy in your day-to-day
It offers a reminder of your best moments at work you can look back on when you’re feeling down
There’s a TON of research that shows adopting a gratitude practice makes you happier. Healthier. More connected to your purpose. More optimistic about your life.
From personal experience, looking back on my power board boosts my confidence 💪 and reminds me of the progress I’ve made over the years.
Try it!
-F