Be happy, take ownership

A recent Gallup report showed that business owners outrank others in terms of overall well-being. And, autonomy, influence, and a sense of meaning are all associated with lower stress. If you need to find more joy at work, take on a new project that will improve your job, department, or workplace. While you may not have the same degree of freedom that an entrepreneur does, you can find ways to set the agenda and exert ownership over tasks and projects. This ownership will likely improve your job satisfaction while adding an important accomplishment to your résumé.