The sad reason more Americans are happy at work

The sad reason mora Americans are happy at workThe sad reason more Americans are happy at workAre you happy at work? Why or why bedrngnis? Join the conversation on Ladders new Facebook Group,The Climb.When it comes to Americans happiness at work, things are not completely as they seem.As reported by The Wall Street Journal, more than half of American employees report that their jobs are satisfying to them for the first time since 2005, according to the Conference Board, a research group.The publication paints a glossy picture of the things that are going well for workers in the U.S. namely, the number of people being let go from work being near record lows,and wages and employment going up.But then it sheds light on the more bleak idea that even though people are happier at work, and some things are going positively, employees may mainly be happy for a pretty sad reason Theyve lowered their expectations.In recent years, American workers have weathered things like a decade of bruising job cuts - anddata seems to say that people now have evolving perspectives on what makes a job good.Taking all of this into account, here are five tips to reclaim your own happiness at work, no matter whats going on.Hit the brakes on worrying with this toolPut your bad thoughts in their place using mindfulness.Dont forget to breatheWhen too much is happening at work or things dont go your way there, paying attention to your breathing in a restroom or doing so during a tough meetingare just a few ways to combat stress.Remember whats worked out for youIts not all bad.When work has you down, keep track of your victories(big and small) at the days end using a list.Think about your strengthsThere will always be someone who has more of what you want or who is more who you want to be, but that shouldnt stop you from recognizing your own immense value.When insecurity gets the best of you, think about your shining moments, everything you have to offer and what you like about the work that you do.Stop feeling like an impostorNo, you probably didnt get your job based on luck alone. Chances are, a variety of factors helped you secure your current position- with your professional achievements among them.To combat impostor syndrome, do things like reminding yourself of what you do well and stop trying so hard to be perfect.Even though a large segment of American workers claim to be happier at work, everything isnt working in their favor right now. The best way to address this is torecognize what you can control and take action by fortifying your happiness on your own terms.Are you happy at work? Why or why not? Join the conversation on Ladders new Facebook Group,The Climb.