Try this to boost your happiness at work

Today’s newsletter is a little different — though I’ll always bring you proper learning content in the Carve Edge, I’m challenging myself to make it shorter and pithier. Let me know what you think 👇

Collect digital mementos into a “power board”

Many years ago, I heard about the power board concept — it’s like a virtual scrapbook of your work life.

You collect digital mementos of your proudest moments and work wins and pop them into a folder, stuff like

• Snapshots from team outings

• Screenshots of praise

• Pieces of work product you’re particularly proud of

• Pics that represent your greatest purpose — family, faith, charitable work and so on

Eight years on, here’s a tiny extract of 100s of files in mine:

Why you need a power board

Power board-ing is similar to a gratitude journalling practice in a couple ways:

• Even just having a power board forces you to notice joy in your day-to-day

• It offers a reminder of your best moments at work you can look back on when you’re feeling down

There’s a TON of research that shows adopting a gratitude practice makes you happier. Healthier. More connected to your purpose. More optimistic about your life.

From personal experience, looking back on my power board boosts my confidence 💪 and reminds me of the progress I’ve made over the years.

Try it!

-F