Q: 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.
A: 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.

Q: You should continue to wash your tattoo 2-3 times a day with antibacterial soap and lukewarm water until it's fully healed. This can take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the size and location of the tattoo. While moisturizing is important, be careful not to smother the tattoo in lotion or ointmenta thin layer is all you need. Continue using an unscented mild soap when washing. As it heals, your tattoo will start to scab over, which is normal. Let the scabs dry out and fall off by themselves, and don't speed up the process by picking or scratching at the scabs. This can cause the scabs to fall off too soon, which can leave holes or light spots on the tattoo. Dry, scabbing or peeling skin can become very itchy, but scratching at your tattoo may also cause scabs to fall off. Keep using moisturizing ointment to combat itchiness if it is a problem. The harsh rays of the sun may cause your skin to blister and bleach some of the colors from your tattoo. For this reason, it is best to keep your tattoo covered and away from the sun for at least 3 to 4 weeks until the initial healing is complete. Once your tattoo is healed, you'll want to wear sunscreen to prevent the tattoo from fading. Until your tattoo is fully healed, don't swim in a pool or the ocean. Avoid soaking in the bathtub as well. Exposing your tattoo to lots of water can pull the ink out of your skin and do damage to the tattoo's appearance. The water may also be carrying dirt, bacteria, or other chemicals that can infect your tattoo. It will be safe to resume these activities once your tattoo is healed, but for now you should stick to rinsing your tattoo in the sink or shower. Try not to wear tight or restrictive clothing on the area with your new tattoo, especially at first. As your tattoo heals, it will seep plasma and excess ink, which may cause the clothing to stick to the tattoo. The clothing will then be painful to remove and may rip off any freshly formed scabs. If your clothing does stick to your tattoo, do not pull! First wet the area with water, which should loosen the clothing to where it can be removed without damaging your tattoo. Tight clothing will prevent enough oxygen from getting to your tattoo, and oxygen is essential for the healing process. If the tattoo covers a large surface area or is near your joints (such as elbows and knees), it may take longer to heal if the skin is forced to move around too much during physical activity. The movement will cause the skin to crack and become irritated, prolonging the healing process. If you work in a job that involves physical activity, such as construction or dance, you may want to consider having your new tattoo done right before you have a day or 2 off so it has time to heal before you return to work.
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Wash and moisturize your tattoo daily until the scabs are gone. Avoid scratching or picking at your tattoo. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Avoid soaking the tattoo in water. Wear clean, loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating your tattoo. Wait for your tattoo to heal before doing strenuous workouts.