高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 38

高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 38

Depending on the underlying cause of your dissatisfaction, there may be several ways to increase your job satisfaction.

Use positive thinking to reframe your thoughts about your job. Changing your attitude about work won't 　61　 (necessary) happen overnight. But if you're alert to ways your view of work brings you down, you can improve your job satisfaction. Try these techniques:

Stop negative thoughts. Pay attention to the messages you give yourself. When you catch yourself thinking your job is terrible, stop the thought in its tracks. 　62　 (put) things in perspective. Remember, everyone encounters good days and bad days on the job.

Look for the silver lining. “Reframing” can help you find the good in a bad situation. For example, you receive a less than perfect performance appraisal and your boss warns you to improve or move to 　63　 job. Instead of taking it personally or 　64　 (look) for another job right away, look for the silver lining. Depending on 　65　 you work, the silver lining may be attending continuing education classes, working closely with a performance coach and having the satisfaction of showing your boss you're capable of change.

Learn from your mistakes. Failure is one of 　66　 (great) learning tools, but many people let failure defeat them. When you make a mistake at work, learn from it and try again.

Be grateful. Gratitude can help you focus on what's positive about your job. Ask yourself, “ 　67　 am I grateful for at work today?” If it's only that you're having lunch with a 　68　 (trust) co-worker, that's OK. But find at least one thing you're 　69　 (grate) for and savor it.

Whether your work is a job, a career, 　70　 a calling, you can take steps to restore meaning to your job. Make the best of difficult work situations by being positve. Doing so will help you manage your stress and experience the rewards of your profession.