Sometimes it takes a little extra effort and thinking to provide inspiration at your office. We all know sitting at a desk and talking on the phone, day in and day out, can be a little draining and repetitive. Whether you work in a small office or at a Fortune 500 Company, there are ways you can easily be THE go-to-guy to provide a little motivation to yourself and your peers. Make sure to remedy the situation and keep everyone engaged 100% of the time; just take note of these quick tips:

1. Make staying positive your own personal philosophy. It’s more than constantly smiling and being chipper. Don’t let the little things get you down; rise above everything and keep reminding yourself how contagious your personality can be. Soon, the little minute details won’t bog you down, and you can worry about actually doing your job.
2. Find an office mentor. Get into the habit of looking for support from your co-workers. If ideas aren’t coming from you, don’t be afraid to lean on someone else to help generate some advice. A little outside perspective will help you grow as a person and as an employee.
3. Keep learning as your main goal. Remember, above all else, you’re at your job to excel and learn more about the business you’re in. Asking questions and being seen as a viable source of information within the office is exactly why you do what you do. Nobody wants to remain in the same, stagnant position for a long stretch, so keep an open mind to taking in new information.
4. Set goals. Detail a plan for yourself, whether it’s on a small scale each week, or a grander one monthly, or even for the entire year. Figure out what you want to get out of your job. Outlining what you plan to accomplish will provide you with focus and a schedule. As you work toward that schedule, you’ll develop into a better worker.

There are many more tactics and traits you can adapt to cause a little spark in your workplace, but giving these four a try will certainly alter the scope of your office. Don’t be afraid to upset the balance – for the better, of course – and help make where you work a thriving environment.