Among the factors contributing to this were  <ul><li>poor work-life balance</li><li>workers feeling underappreciated in their positions </li><li>and </li><li>people feeling obligated to respond to colleagues at all times, due to communication apps.</li></ul>

Unhappiness at work

<ul><li>Figure out what truly motivates you, how do you define enjoyment, success, and fulfillment.</li><li>Conduct an energy audit and make changes accordingly. </li><li>Take 10-to-15-minute breaks. </li><li>Keep a 'smile file'. Keep a running list of your accomplishments, compliments, and thank-you's from real people.</li><li>Remind yourself of why you like working there.</li><li>Be disciplined about rest and balance.</li><li>Don't be 'on' 24/7.</li><li>Build your network. Develop meaningful relationships with people you admire and respect.</li><li>Connect your work to your intrinsic values - even if your job does not have a grand purpose, you can live your values.</li><li>Talk to your boss more often. </li><li>Discard the idea of 'right' versus 'wrong'. </li></ul>

How to be happier at work

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	<li> To optimize your <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/careers"> career</a>, you want to make sure the hours you spend at work are more happy than not. </li>
	<li> Even though it may not seem like it, there are ways to be <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-be-happier-at-work-2017-1"> happier at work</a>, including making sure you carve out time to take breaks. </li>
	<li> Here, 13 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/careers"> career</a> experts share tips on how to be happier at work. </li>
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 If you work 40 hours out of a 168-hour week, that's nearly a quarter of your week spent at work. Of course, you probably want to make sure those hours are more enjoyable than not. But not everyone is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/4-day-week-could-make-people-happier-more-productive-oxford-study-2018-10"> happy at work</a>. 
 In fact, <a href="https://www.teem.com/"> Teem</a>- a software and workplace analytics company that WeWork recently <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/wework-teem-software-acquisition/"> acquired</a>- did some research on the subject. According to the <a href="https://www.teem.com/blog/2017-employee-happiness-survey-results/"> 2017 Teem Employee Happiness Survey</a> of over 1,300 US workers, 48% of those surveyed reported being unhappy or "somewhat happy" at work, which was up 8% from their 2016 report. 
 Among the factors contributing to this were poor work-life balance (48%), workers feeling underappreciated in their positions (46%), and people feeling obligated to respond to colleagues at all times, due to communication apps (49%). 
 "Work can be stressful, but that doesn't mean happiness can't be achieved," Zach Holmquist, cofounder and chief of workplace experience at Teem, told Business Insider in an email. "While it may seem difficult to attain, it's crucial for both employees and employers. To avoid burnout and ultimately maximize creativity and productivity, ensure you are truly working in an environment where you can thrive." 
 Here, Holmquist and 12 other <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-career-advice-from-experts-2018-10"> career experts share their advice</a> on how to be happier at work. (Responses have been condensed and edited for clarity.) 
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To optimize your career , you want to make sure the hours you spend at work are more happy than not. Even though it may not seem like it, there are ways to be happier at work , including making sure you carve out time to take breaks.

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