3 Ways To Make Group Work Enjoyable

Sometimes you go until you break down.

Sometimes this feels like you’re taking the right path until it is much too late.

Sometimes group work can feel like you want to destroy every other individual leaving only yourself to do the work because that’s what was happening anyways.

Sometimes though, sometimes we get lucky. At some point, people discover that group work isn’t all that bad. All it takes is for the entire group to take the projects seriously and to contribute reasonably equally.

How do you make group work enjoyable?

1. Learn the names of your group members.

It might not seem that important in college, but these people could be your lifelong friends! Even if they don’t become something near and dear to your heart, people would usually rather work with people who bothered to at least learn the tiniest (yet incredibly important) detail about them. You’ll have a better work environment for all of you and people might be a little more enthusiastic about giving their input.

 

2. Bring snacks.

What person doesn’t respond well to snacks? Of course people have allergies and things, but people love free food! Be mindful of health concerns. For example, you might not want to choose something that has to do with peanuts because there are quite a few people with peanut allergies and those get pretty serious. Have a cereal party! You can’t go wrong with a couple bowls of delicious cereal. Or you can opt for some fruit and vegetables

3. Make it fun!

Who said group work had to be boring? You already learned people’s names (or at least tried) and you brought snacks, that sounds like the start of a fun time! When you have a long period of time where you’re working in a group, you need to take breaks every now and then. Use those breaks to have a good time! You should try and laugh and enjoy yourself, because chances are that everyone else is kind of uncomfortable and bored as well. Take away those negative feelings with laughter and games. If you really don’t know what to do, go on youtube and watch some funny cat videos. Guaranteed to make anyone smile.

 

 

 

If you’re not having a better time with your group by now, well, I’ve done all I can do to help you. Enjoy your group work, bond with them a little, and branch out! Get out of your comfort zone. Work together and have a good time. Apply this to your life now, and the rest of your life will prove to be easier. Peace!