Mark used to dread Monday mornings. Not because he hated his job—but because he felt invisible in it. Tasks got done, meetings were met, but he was missing. One day, his young daughter handed him a drawing titled “Grumpy Dad at Work.” That was the moment he knew: something had to change.

We spend one-third of our lives working. If we’re unhappy during that time, it doesn’t just stay in the office—it leaks into our health, our homes, and our hearts. Being happy at work isn’t about having a dream job—it’s about feeling seen, valued, and alive in what you do.

Happy employees don’t just smile more—they solve better, collaborate more, and bring energy that lifts everyone. You don’t need to change your career to change how you feel. Sometimes, it starts with changing how you show up.

So ask yourself: What would work feel like if I brought more of me into it?

Today, take one step—speak up in a meeting, connect with a colleague, or bring your strengths to a task you normally dread.

Because when you’re happy at work, work stops feeling like a grind—and starts becoming part of a meaningful life.