Now that you have aced that job interview and finally got the job, what next? Our next focus should be enhancing ourselves in the workplace. That means professional and personal growth. If you aim to become better in your work, that means you are helping the company to be at its best. You are also most likely to get promotions for your quality of work.

Doing good in the office doesn’t mean you have to suck up to your bosses. There are many ways to be good at it without being the cause of the office gossip. By simply doing these daily habits, you are not just making yourself be better in your work but you are actually bettering yourself in general.

Here are 5 daily habits that can transform you both personally and professionally.

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Be above everyone else by equipping yourself with helpful information in the workplace

One of the best ways we can feed our brains with new information is by reading. If you are in a financing world, it’s only logical to read books about finances. The pieces you should read are dependent on the type of job you have. Also, it doesn’t have to be books. There are many literary pieces like blogs and news that can be very helpful and informative. If you are not part of the tabloid world, then it’s better to refrain from reading Hollywood gossips and showbiz in general.

Have a good attitude

The way we behave ourselves not only impact our surrounding, but also the quality of work we produce. Being grumpy in going to work can lead to underperformance. Find an outlet to let go of frustration instead of taking it out on your work. It can disturb other people and it’s very unprofessional. Pessimism is also contagious so you might not want to say that out loud in front of everyone. Despite how ugly things are going, keeping a positive attitude can influence the entire workplace to also be more positive.

Know your strengths

Being the newest member of the team has some downside. Most people will take advantage of your generosity, so you end up saying yes to almost anything that they ask you to do. There is a time for establishing rapport, but there should also be a deadline on saying yes to requests that have nothing to do with your job description. Instead of saying yes, better use the time to make yourself better. Focus on what you’re actually good at and harness it more. If you’ve already mastered it and you think that there’s nothing more to learn, then look for new facets to work on.

Eat healthy

Desk jobs is one of the contributor of obesity so make sure to eat healthy

Feeding our body with good food can make our brains sharper. We can think better and have more sound decisions. Eating (bad) fatty foods can make us more tired and sleepy, making us consume more coffee than allowed. Healthy snacking like fruits and nuts can make us full and energetic. Packing lunch and snacks to work can not only keep us in good shape but it can also help us save more money.

Establish good relationship with colleagues

Even if you are working in a tech-related job where you have to sit and work on your computer for hours, there will still come a time where you have to interact with people. Maintaining a healthy relationship with workmates is found to be one of the reasons for people’s job satisfaction. They are also most likely to keep the job and be more committed to it. Aside from the emotional benefits, it can also convenient to ask for help if you are friends with your c0-worker. And since we spend most of our hours in the office, treating them as your friends or family can make the place more fun, inclusive, and you won’t be dreading going to work every single day.

Refrain from gossiping

Don’t get involve with office gossip

A single gossip has the power to destroy any unit. When gossips are spreading in the lunch room or pantry, its best to avoid it so you wont get sucked into the negative aura. If you find your friends gossiping, talk some sense into them and try to change the topic. You will not like it if you’re on the other line of the story.