In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It is especially important to avoid groups which target co-workers and management: negativity drains you of energy and blocks happiness and positive thoughts. Work on being friendly with everyone instead of joining a group of just three or four people and alienating everyone else. You don't want to join a clique and then find that the people in it turn on you. Instead, try to be on good terms with everyone without becoming stuck in one social circle; your happiness will grow as a result. Though you may feel temporary satisfaction when you're "in" with a group of people, in the long run, it will lead to drama you don't want. It's important to speak up when you think that something in your workplace can be improved. However, it's equally important to point out when your coworkers or company is doing something right. If you thought everything at your workplace was done incorrectly, then you wouldn't be working there, would you? Make sure to speak up to give praise when it's needed so that you stay upbeat and make yourself aware of all the good things your job has to offer. If you're only complaining and being a negative Nancy all the time, then you'll get a bad reputation. One main way to be happy in your workplace is to make friends with your colleagues, so you want to maintain a good reputation. Studies show that one of the best ways to be almost as happy at work as you are away from work is to be friends with your coworkers. Though you may feel like you have enough friends, you should get to know your coworkers so that you're excited to see them every day and that you feel more connected in the workplace. You should give your coworkers your time, make small talk with them, and work on building closer relationships. Though you can't be best friends with everyone, you should seek friendships with the people who really matter to you. Find opportunities to socialize at your workplace. Go grab coffee or hang out in the break room with your coworkers, or even step out for lunch with them. Try to isolate yourself as little as possible. If you have people to connect with in your workplace, then you won't look at it as this place that's just a punishment until you can return to your real life. Who knows, you may even look forward to getting up to go to work in the morning because you can't wait to catch up with your coworkers over lunch! When you are talking to colleagues or clients and you have your arms folded across your chest, not only will you be sending the wrong signals but you will unconsciously be blocking your ability to communicate openly. Open communication reminds us of our common humanity and brings happiness as a result. Having open body language can make you happier at work because your coworkers will be more likely to have positive interactions with you. Standing tall and looking ahead instead of at the ground will also help you project confidence, which is what you'll need to gain respect in the workplace and to feel happier. Colleagues who moan and whine about personal or work issues, will drag you down and prevent the workplace from being a happy one. Instead, focus on people who are positive, upbeat, and who have an optimistic attitude about their work. If one of your coworkers is complaining about work too much, then you will start to find a million things wrong with your job. Of course, it's important to be observant, but you shouldn't let other coworkers lower your happiness. Avoid gossip. If you want to be happy at work, then don't get involved in office drama or idle gossip. Stick to talking about the things you care about and the things that make you happy. If you are known as a gossip, you'll soon be the target, and this won't help your happiness at all. One way you can make yourself happier at work is to stop saying yes when you really mean no. Though you may want to do everyone a favor, you should stick to your guns when you know you have too much on your plate. Be honest with your boss or your coworkers when you feel like you already have too much to do instead of getting overwhelmed and feeling like the work will never end. This will lead you to be happier, and to immerse yourself in the tasks you are capable of doing, instead of trying to please everybody. If you feel like you want to help a colleague out but are too crunched for time, say that you can't do the task he or she wants you to do right now, but that you'd like to help out with something else in the future.
Summary: Steer clear of cliques. Offer praise as well as criticism. Be friends with your coworkers. Watch your body language. Avoid negative people at all costs. Don't overextend yourself.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Having a purpose in life can help you find happiness, as well as stay positive and optimistic. If you're working toward your purpose, your successes have more meaning and your hardships won't seem as difficult. Journaling can help you find your purpose. Write your responses to questions like these: What do I want in life? What's most important to me? Where do I see myself in 5 years? 10 years? What am I really good at? Consider how you enjoyed spending your time when you were growing up. This may connect to your purpose. Think about your personal beliefs. How could they give you purpose? It's normal to be dissatisfied with parts of your life. For example, you might not like your job, or you might be having a fight with a sibling. Confront one issue at a time to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Make a list of what you want to change, then prioritize it. Start with what's most important for you. Much of what weighs on your mind comes from the past or the future. You can let go of these worries by living in the present. Focus on just this moment right now, allowing yourself to fully experience it. Use your 5 senses to ground yourself in the moment. For example, smell the scents in the air, observe small details in the scene around you, and listen for the sounds you can pick out. Let go of distractions, such as your phone or earbuds. It's normal to want to control every aspect of your life, but that's an impossible goal. Trying to control everything actually makes you more stressed and less happy. Instead of trying to control every aspect of your life, focus on controlling the only thing you can -- your own reaction. Let other people take care of themselves. Don't be afraid to delegate tasks. Remind yourself that you can't eliminate difficult moments from your life, but you can approach them differently. This may sound defeatist, but it's actually the first step to improving your outlook. Don't hold off on living because you're waiting for the right circumstances. Your life is happening now! It's okay to try to change your circumstances, as long as you focus on yourself and not others. You can change you, but not anyone else. You will encounter setbacks, as they happen to everyone. It's easy to get tripped up by them, but don't let them trap you in a mindset of defeat. Instead, view them as stepping stones on your path to success. Tell yourself, "I have to fail to learn the lessons I need to be successful."
Summary:
Find your purpose. Focus on changing one thing at a time. Live in the moment using mindfulness. Let go of your need for control. Accept your circumstances for what they are. Remind yourself that setbacks are temporary.