Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

44 Easy Ways to Make Your Workday More Enjoyable

Updated 6/19/2020
44 Easy Ways to Make Your Workday More Enjoyable
The good news: You don't need tons of money or time to do any of these.

It’s easy to get in the mindset that work is supposed to involve grinding away all the time with the occasional happy hour or other fun activity thrown in. After all, there’s just so much you need to get done, and none of it can wait. But here’s some good news: It doesn’t always have to be like that.

Below are 44 simple, easy, and cost-effective ways to make every day of work more enjoyable. While you obviously won’t be able to do all 44 on a daily basis, just picking a handful to try every day can help you feel happier, more productive, and more connected to your team.


Photo of Lily Herman
Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
MORE FROM LILY HERMAN
44 Easy Ways to Make Your Workday More Enjoyable | The Muse | The Muse