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2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Helping people will make you feel happier.
Being helpful to others is the simplest and most optimal solution. It will turn any situation into a positive one. So when you feel lost, frustrated, or unproductive, do something for others. So you will help not only others, but also yourself.
Getting angry and lashing out at others will not benefit anyone. It’s much easier to be helpful than it sounds. There are many ways to help others in some way. Here are three of them.
Share your knowledge
Convey what you know yourself. It's never too early to learn. There is always someone who will benefit from your advice or life hacks.
And it’s also good for you. To share knowledge, you need to first clearly articulate your thoughts and understand the topic well.
Solve a small problem
Help someone deal with difficulties. Even if it is not a global problem, but something small. Maybe your colleagues need help? Think about the difficulties they have. If your knowledge and experience will help you solve them in 15-30 minutes, do it. Don't expect rewards or reciprocal favors. Just help the other person sincerely.
Of course, this is hard to decide. Some people, having received help once, wait for it all the time. But it is better to immediately find out who from your environment is behaving this way, and stop communicating with them.
Do something, even if it's not your responsibility
It's always a pleasure to work with people who can handle any situation. It is only important to maintain a balance. Don't be afraid to complete tasks outside of your duties, but also don't get bogged down in little things. Most importantly, do not be the one who identified the problem, but did not even try to solve it, because this is not his job.
It is one thing to simply do what is assigned, and another to put in the effort to be useful. This is a grossly underestimated skill.
People who want to be helpful are asking the right questions, not just waiting for an answer. They create something of value for others.
This does not require specific skills. If you can't help with something highly specialized, bring your coworkers coffee and donuts. They will surely be delighted. If you work in an office, clean your office, water flowers, or hang a painting. Even such little things are good for others.
Think about what you can do useful. Let this be at least a little help if you have a lot of things to do. But you will sleep peacefully, knowing that the day was not in vain.
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