When you take it upon yourself to initiate an action, a change, or a new way of doing something, you satisfy what psychologists call an “innate need,” and these needs are uniquely human. And when you are getting your innate needs met you feel like you have more control of your world. The best part—you don’t need your boss’s approval to initiate something. Pick something small, something that you can complete on your own, and you will garner the psychic rewards of being a creator. Some examples: organize everyone signing a birthday card for a fellow employee, clean up the break room after your
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