Saturday, January 17, 2009
Work Is Only A Game
When we play game, we are fully absorbed in it, we want to take control, and we enjoy every bit of it. Nothing else matters. And time just seems to fly.
If your "game" is too tough, find out the skills you need to improve and work on it. Increase your skills and you will win the game.
If your "game" is too easy, make it more challenging by increasing the level of difficulties. It may take you a lot of thinking to figure out how to do that, but keep at it and you can find a way.
If your "game" is too boring, make it more interesting. Be creative and figure out something to cheer up your surroundings or give yourself some motivations.
Whatever it is, always find a way to become absorbed in your work. You will surely enjoy it more.
After all, work is only a game.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Stay Calm at Work
When something bad happens at work...
- Don't worry or complain. Don't respond or react immediately.
Take extra time to evaluate the issue, the problem or the situation before taking any action.
- Don't become involved in their situation.
If you must, try to see and solve their problems from an outsider's point of view.
- Set up a formal meeting to hash out issues constructively, or
- Invite each team member to have a one-on-one conversation with you.
- In any and every situation, find every means to do thing constructively and amiably.
- Life is too short for gossiping or taking your frustrations out on your co-workers and subordinates.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Do you enjoy your work?
Pleasure at Work
No matter how we see it, work always comprises of assignment after assignment that we must complete in time. At the end of the day, we will be appraised according to our performances and our achievements. Work pressure is very real and serious.
Work becomes lighter and happier when we learn to enjoy it. We must get into it, learn to cope with it, enjoy it and treasure it. We must learn to find great pleasure in our work.
Being enthusiastic in our work can really reduce stress. We can always find ways and means to speed up the works we dislike while maximizing our time engrossing in the tasks that we find great pleasure. Happy is the man who know what he or she is doing and enjoying.
Work is always stressful when your heart is not in it. You are bogged down at work. You always find ways and means to get out of it. As a result, You spend time chatting, loitering, taking longer coffee break, wasting much precious time and you simply can't concentrate on your task assigned.
I believe when we find ourselves cannot enjoy our present work after much trying, we must quit the job.
Take time to ponder: Do you enjoy your work?
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Prioritizing Your Work
It’s time for a bit of organization and prioritizing. The first step is organization – so you’ll know what you are working with and what your tasks are. Then you can figure out which are most important and demand the majority of your attention and energy.
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How to pick the best career for the future
Selecting the perfect career can be as simple as just doing what you love or as strategic as obtaining the appropriate education in an area that you are interested in and working your way up the ladder. What counts most is that you are sincere in identifying those activities that bring you the most joy. What gets you excited? When you think about how much time the average people spends at work, it’s not hard to imagine the importance of making a good fit a priority. Don’t just seek the big paycheck. If you hate getting up and going in each day, you won’t be an inspired worker and you will ultimately wind up being unfulfilled. Having an intrinsic motivation for your line of work can bring you more satisfaction and will undoubtedly enable you to be more efficient and successful at what you do.
Think of it this way. If you had the choice of doing anything in the world, what is the one thing that you wouldn’t mind doing all day? Some people have successfully turned their love of candle and potpourri making, creative knack for making greeting cards, or their sewing skills into their own small business. Look for ways to fuel your own passion and give yourself personal satisfaction. Every great business started somewhere. A little ingenuity can take you far.
Most importantly, identify your key strengths, talents and tangible skills. The more diverse your skills, the more value you can bring to an organization. Are you good with people? Do you have a love of being in the spotlight? You might want to consider a career in sales where you can serve others by offering your expertise and building relationships. Or perhaps you have a knack for problem solving? Across all industries, there is a need for bright people with the ability to find creative and speedy resolutions to problems in management, human resources, core business functions, and in customer service. Marketable skills are those that companies have to have filled by the right talent. In essence, they are skills that companies will pay for. An ideal skill is one that is also transferable between industries because it gives you more flexibility and options. Also identify your areas for improvement and begin the process of getting the proper training, development and education necessary to help you get where you want to be. Having a portfolio of skills such as proficiencies with computers, public speaking, time management/multi-tasking, team building and coordination, or project planning goes a long way. Your resume is your calling card and the interview is your foot in the door. Sell yourself based on your past accomplishments and strengths. Be confident and don’t shy away from tooting your own horn.
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How can I find the right job for me
You are working a nine to five job. You get a paycheck every week, but that is about all that you get from this job. You wish there were a better way to make a decent living, but you feel trapped. You don't want to risk yours and your family's futures by losing your only source of income, so you have just keep quiet and drag through each work day, praying feverishly for the weekend to get here faster.
There are more people than you probably realize who find themselves smack dab in the middle of the above scenario. If you are one of these people, then read on and find how you can set yourself free and find the happiness you deserve!
First, sit down and make a list of all of the assets you have to offer. Include any education that you have, hands on experience, and any other skills that you have. These skills might include personal strengths such as good organization, an eye for details, good mathematical skills, you are able to work by yourself with little supervision, you are a self-starter, etc.
Next, think about what you like to do or what you would like to do and make a list. Your list might include taking care of animals, working outdoors, working with numbers and figures, cooking food, baking, cleaning, fishing, woodworking, etc.
Next, equipped with your list of possible jobs, you will need to research some jobs and find out what they entail. You can check with your high guidance counselor and gain valuable information on how to research some job areas that you are interested in. Check with your local public librarian too. And don't forget to search the Internet. Find out and write down some common job titles and their general responsibilities. Different companies will have different job descriptions, but this will give you at least a general idea to go on. Decide on two or three jobs that you would be interested in and then search further to find out what the prerequisites are for the jobs. Do you currently have education in this area? Do you have previous experience? Could you possibly get a job that interests you and then learn on-the-job and receive the necessary training that way?
Finally, ask friends and family members who work in the fields that you have chosen. Find out where they work, what they do, and how they got the job. Check with area colleges and technical centers to find out what kind of classes they offer for a job you are interested in that requires an educational background. Some companies will hire a person, and then allow the person to attend night classes to receive the education that they need. Some companies will even pay for a part or all of the costs of the courses.
Whatever field you decide to get into, do not wait another day to find out what else the world has to offer outside of the walls that you are currently in.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Learn To Love Your Job
There was something about your company that appealed to you when you first joined. Was it the product, the people, or the environment? If the reason why you joined is no longer there, what can you do to rekindle it?
Keep your company's reputation
Many individuals are very proud of the company they work for. The company is prestigious in the community, a leader in its industry, or treats its employees well. Keeping these things in mind will help keep you mentally afloat when times get tough.
Appreciate your co-workers
Going to work everyday is about more than just doing a job and getting a paycheck. You also should be building relationships with your co-workers; these are people you spend 1/3 of your day with. Learn about their families.
Polish your skills
If you've been at your job for any length of time, you've learned a few things that you didn't know when you got there. When you open your mind, you would be amazed at all the things you can still learn. You can always learn more about the business, customer service, relationships, technology and slew of other things if you keep your eyes open to opportunities.
Listen to what your friends are saying
There are a lot worse places to work than where you currently are. People always think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but they forget it still needs to be mowed (and weeded, and watered). There are some people out there who would envy where you work and what you do.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Humor at work
Feelings affect your work
From the mid 1990s, it became widely realised that not only do feelings and emotions matter, especially to the person experiencing them, but our brains are wired in such a way that much of our behaviour is prompted by emotion rather than reason or thought.
Humor at work
Humor at work can be used as a stimulant, an initiator and a tonic, to help create conditions that foster the upbeat, energetic working environment. Used appropriately, it lifts and lightens moods, eases tensions and encourages emotional fluidity, making it easier for people to change their minds and opinions without losing face or being humiliated.
One simple technique is to find something positive to appreciate in your current circumstances, whatever they are. It doesn’t have to be a major point, just something that you can feel good about. When you do, you will probably smile, if only a little. Each smile releases a cocktail of neuro-chemicals that reduce anger, decrease stress and anxiety, and inspire creativity. You will probably feel slightly energised and lighter, possibly more optimistic. If you can share this appreciation with someone else, the benefit has just increased exponentially. Not bad, just for a smile. The technique continues to work even as examples become more complex.
Sharing Humor
In an age where workplace pressure is perceived to be increasing, where staff retention is increasingly important, where sickness and absenteeism are major concerns for scores of managers and organisations, constructive humor in the workplace offers new insights and solutions appropriate to every working environment.
Now, do you feel you laugh enough at work?
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How To Enjoy Work By Thinking Differently
Research shows that activities we label as work, are naturally less pleasurable than play. Blur the work life boundaries, there is little difference between a challenging meeting and an argument over dinner.
Seek out happiness
Don't wait for the interesting projects to come to you, they won't. If the CEO's new initiative gets your adrenalin pumping, be clear on how you can contribute and volunteer. Put yourself in the fast lane if that's where you want to be.
Find the purpose
Who gains from the work you do? How are you improving people's lives? From the product your organisation is creating and the customers you are supporting, through to the team you are leading and developing, relish the impact you have.
Stretch yourself
Pleasure alone does not make us happy, we also need challenge. This is why, surprising as it may seem, we are three times more likely to find happiness at work. Set yourself an ambitious goal that will push you to new levels.
Build the people around you
Get good at delegating in a way that builds their skills, they will love you for it and you'll be admired by others. It also means you can spend more time doing what you enjoy.
Praise people
It is infectious and will raise the mood of everyone around you.
Appreciate the good things
Give as much attention to the positive strengths, achievements and qualities as you do to the problems, challenges and mistakes.
Think back
Good, bad or indifferent we can always learn something. Write down everything you achieved at work last year, however small. Then reflect on what you learnt from the things that didn't go according to plan.
Stick to your focus
Decide where you want your achievements to be, plan how you are going to make it happen with clear timings and get going.
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How to Enjoy Work - Mind your language
It may be that you’ve picked up a pattern of thinking and expressing your stress which in turn reinforces the negative feelings you have when you think about work.
Confused? Well, think about how you learn a language. You can learn it by listening to people speaking and then remembering how it sounds. The next step is repeating the sentences or phrases over and over, then after that you associate which context to use them in.
Depending on how motivated you are, some of this will be easy and other bits harder. Perhaps being able to order your favourite drink in a bar is more motivating than learning about that country’s capital or principle rivers.
If you have been socialising at work with people who are cynical or negative about everything, then you are likely to subconsciously absorb their phrases and words. Then when you’re around them, you’ll fall into the same language patterns. This is usually further reinforced by you mentally collecting ‘examples’ of things to prove the negatives so you can be included in the conversation. This is how the cycle of feeling negative and then stressed because of these feelings continues.
You can take a simple step to start to make a big change. You can start to listen to something positive in the morning on you way to work. Also get into the habit before getting to work picking one thing that you’d like to get done. Let yourself imagine doing this task so that you can see it being carried out by you. Then savour the moment of its completion or the bit of a larger task that you’ll have finished. Then come back to reality and quickly review what you did and how you did it. Then once you’ve arrived at work it will be a little like deja vu except that you’ll have pre-programmed yourself to be more productive.
Lastly, mentally check your language to yourself and when you’re talking to your office mates. From now on promise to change the subject to something more positive. You’ll be glad you did and you’ll be doing your career and future prospects a favour.
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Tips to Having a Good First Day at a New Job
Relax
It’s natural to be somewhat uptight on your first day. You’re in a new place, meeting new people, and feeling out a new set of responsibilities. While being excited is good, you don’t want to be uncomfortable and you don’t want to come across as uncomfortable either. Reminding yourself to relax during the day will help you as you meet new people and process your new environment and responsibilities.
Listen well
Make sure that you are doing your best to actually receive the information people are sharing with you. As simple as this one sounds, when everything and everyone around you is new, it can be distracting. Take notes and ask questions if needed to ensure that you’re really absorbing what’s being said. Even though some parts of the on-boarding process are dull, you’re better off erring on the side of attentiveness.
Focus on your first opportunity to show your value
While the day is probably full of introductions and orientation, you will soon have your first opportunity to demonstrate your worth to the organization. If you have a meeting with the big boss, make sure you prepare for it. While you could get away with walking into a meeting cold on your first day, if you take it as an opportunity to shine, you will make an excellent first impression on the job.
Take care of the paperwork and hoops-jumping quickly and completely
You will almost certainly have paperwork, and you will probably have to set up your email, get a new phone, get a laptop, and set up your voice mail as well. Go ahead and take care of these chores, and if you follow instructions carefully and treat everyone involved with respect, you’ll make a good impression there as well. Remember, you have been hired to take care of work for the company without being a problem. Many employees fail to do these simple administrative tasks excellently. As a result, they become a problem for someone somewhere in the company. It’s simple and stupid, so just take care of it.
Get up to speed on the workings of the company
Really study the training and/or marketing materials you are given. As people tell you about the company, the department, the clients, and the bosses, take some mental notes and maybe some physical notes as well. Again, you were brought on to do work and not be a problem. The less time you spend as a newbie, the better.
Compile a contacts list
When you’re given a name and number, put it in a word document. When you meet someone new, make a note of it on that same document. You’ll remember names more easily, and you won’t have sticky notes all over your desk. When you get in Outlook and you can look up everyone’s info, you can get rid of this document, but in the meantime, this will help you feel less dependent.
Don’t ask too many questions; trust the on-boarding process
If you’re eager to learn, it can be tempting to ask a lot of tangential questions. You’ve got enough to worry about for now by just taking what they are giving you. If something is unclear or if they ask if you have any questions, feel free to ask questions. Just be careful not to press for extra information as that can be taxing and even annoying. Make a list of your questions as they come up, and if at the end of the training, those questions haven’t been answered, you can pick a good time to ask the right people.
Demonstrate proactivity in your area of expertise when you have downtime
Many companies have informal on-boarding processes and limited staff available for training. You may find yourself at a computer or at your desk with little to do from time to time. Take this opportunity to do something productive. Begin to flesh out an idea, make an outline, work on your sales pitch, sketch some designs – whatever you’ve been hired to bring to the company, start doing your homework to make that a reality. Don’t make a show of it, just quietly use your time to get a head start.
Capture ideas for improving the company, just don’t share them yet
In your enthusiasm to make a good impression, you may want to share all of your great ideas with your boss or co-worker. Don’t be so quick to tell everyone what you think could be done differently, even if those great ideas are the reason you were hired. There will come a time for suggesting change, but it is usually a good idea to mostly just observe for a while. You never know which hastily offered suggestion for “improvement” will make you look foolish for misunderstanding the situation or offend someone who created the existing way of doing things. Do write your ideas down, though, as your fresh perspective will be likely to see things differently. Those ideas will be good later.
Socialize when socialized with but not before then
When someone settles near your workspace or when you meet them eye to eye, go ahead and introduce yourself. You’re the new kid on the block, and taking the initiative helps people who may be wondering whether you are a vendor, a contractor, or a new employee. That being said, extended chit-chat is something you should respond to but not initiate. You don’t yet understand the culture of the office, and you haven’t yet proved your worth. While you will want to break the ice and get to know your neighbors, a polite introduction will pave the way for them to dive deeper when they are ready to take a break. While it is your first day and you have relatively little to think about, there’s a good chance your co-workers are immersed in piles of work, and you don’t want to interrupt or distract.
Focusing on these tips will help you take a sometimes overwhelming situation and break it down into simple actions for a good first day. At the end of the day, you will feel confident in the work you’ve done, the impression you’ve made, and the outlook for your new job.
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Work & Leisure
Work can lift a man up but also makes an animal of him. The doctor in the new hospital and the slave carrying a heavy load are both working. But the doctor can learn everyday something new, he realises that he has things under control and is able to accomplish difficult tasks. The slave has to do the same tiring work again and again. How do we feel in our jobs, like the doctor or the slave?
Adam was punished by God with the curse "cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life...by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food" (Genesis 3:17-19). Most cultures consider work (just like the Bible story) as a curse to be avoided as much as possible!
There is something strange about work. If we wouldn´t care about luxury, cars and beautiful houses, there would be no much need for hard work. But the more we put our energy into material goals, the harder it is to realise them. To meet our climbing expectations, we must work harder, physically and mentally and use more and more natural resources.
Work does not need to be unpleasant. Working can be tough or at least tougher than doing nothing but people can enjoy their work and it can be the best part of their life.
Scientists in Italy have studied traditional communities living in the Alps. These mountain people are happy people. Why? Because they don't make the difference between work and spare-time. Although life is not easy living in these mountains, the people in these villages do not experience their heavy work as a burden. They feel free, free in their work, they can do what they want, they don't have a boss telling them what to do.
If your work is in a dark and dirty factory, even then you can enjoy your work. How? By trying to manipulate and transform the opportunities even the simplest job offers. That is the difference between happy and unhappy people in their jobs. You can stay within the boundaries of the given reality and become unhappy. Or you can try to pass these boundaries and become happy. Even if your work is dull, give yourself new goals, make your work a game, more complex than it is.
During World War II many Jews practised this mental technique in prison. In order to avoid madness, they start counting the bricks in their cells or start asking questions. What was this brick made of, who made it, where did this man live? They made the killing dullness into a game. They looked behind their boundaries.
If you use your mental energy to achieve this, you will find out that you too are able to lose yourself in your job (you feel part of a flow and you forget time) and you will see your work as a result of a free choice.
Work has the potential to give people the feeling that they are competent, it gives them challenges. This make you feel happy, strong, creative and satisfied. In spare-time many people feel sad, weak, listless and dissatisfied. But whoever you ask, people will always say that they want to work less and have more spare-time!
What does this mean? During work, people give little attention to their senses. They neglect the quality of the immediate experience their job offers them and base their motivation on the cultural biased stereotype of what work ought to be for them. They consider work as a burden, an obligation, and an enemy of their freedom. So work should be avoided as much as possible.
But many people do not know what to do in their spare-time. Ironically work can make you easily more happy than spare-time because work has goals, feedback, rules and challenges which stimulate you to commit yourself to your job, to concentrate and forget yourself.
Spare-time on the other hand is unstructured and asks for a much bigger effort to be enjoyed. Hobbies which ask for a certain skills and inner discipline can make spare-time into what it is really meant for : re-creation. Most people let the change go by to enjoy spare-time more than their work.
The entertainment industry tries to help people to enjoy their spare-time. But in stead of using our physical or mental abilities, many people spent every weekend hours in a stadium, looking at famous sportsmen and sportswomen. In stead of making music themselves, we listen to music of rich musicians. In stead of making art we admire the paintings in the museum. In stead of acting on our beliefs, we prefer to watch actors who pretend to be in adventures and who seem to live exciting lives. In stead of making our own webpages we only use our computer to visit other webpages we didn't make...
Using your own skills leads to personal growth. Being passively entertained leads to nothing. We waste our energy for nothing, even more it tires us and discourages us.
Work and spare-time can both be disappointing unless you take control. Many jobs and leisure activities are not made to make us happy and strong. They are only there to make another person rich. If we do not resist this, it will use up all our life-energy. But work and spare-time can also contribute to our needs. You can learn to enjoy your work and use your spare-time fruitful.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Tips to Enjoy Work More
Keeping yourself engaged at work can be a challenge. The day in and day out repetitiveness of work can start to wear you down. Here are tips for getting more enjoyment out of the job you already have.
Think positively
Negative thinking will get you nowhere. Focus on the aspects of your work that you enjoy, such as a nice view or an engaging project.
Make friends
Being a loner at work is no fun. It can make anyone self-conscious and lonely. Offer to take a coworker out to lunch, stop by to say hello or share a funny email. Having friends at work will make your day go by in a hurry.
Listen to music
Don’t let the phones, clacking keyboards and loud talkers bring you down. Come to work prepared with earphones and some tunes.
Stay away from Negative people
That guy who complains about the coffee, the carpet, the customers and your boss is not the person you want to make friends with. Nothing will ever make him happy, and you can bet that he wants you to feel the same way, too.
Make Friends With Your Boss
Perhaps you’re feeling underappreciated or looked over. Schedule some time with your supervisor to discuss where you stand. Find out how he or she feels about your quality of work and what they’d like to see from you in the future. This can provide some positive affirmation and guidance about your role within the organization.
Ask for a raise
Don’t be afraid to ask for your fair share. Consider your overall impact on the company and what you’ve done that merits more pay. Perhaps you’ve absorbed some accounts or developed a more efficient work process. Point out how your actions have benefited the company with effort and money saved.
Check your work processes
Are there unnecessary or inefficient steps? We live in a world of technology that makes our work more efficient every day. Are you using available technology to its fullest? Instead of printing out 100 page instruction manuals and mailing them to the customer, just send them a CD with the files. Better yet, email them.
Overworked? Ask for help
If you have entirely too much on your plate, you need to unload. Don’t hold on to too much work just because of silly pride. Ask coworkers to lend a hand. Remember, this works both ways. Be prepared to pitch in when it’s time to return the favor.
Avoid over-committing yourself
At some point, you have to say no to work. You can politely offer to do the work at a later date or recommend a colleague that may be able to lend a hand. It’s okay to try to make everyone happy. Just remember that the happiness you should care about most about is yours.
Prioritize
When you have so much work to do, you should at least figure out where to start. Determine the importance of your tasks by asking yourself a few questions. Does this task have a deadline? Is this task important to me or to someone else? What will happen if I put this off or don’t do it at all?
Do what you like
If you’re busy past the point of prioritizing, just take care of the items that you would like to do the most. Accept that we aren’t all superheroes and that work sometimes just doesn’t get finished. If you do the work you feel like doing, at least you’ll be happy about what you were able to complete.
Speak up
Running out of work can be almost as stressful as having too much work. Don’t be shy about it. Talk to your boss and coworkers about what they might need help with. Ask for new projects or create your own.
Get on a committee
Planning awards and company functions can be very work-intensive. Help the company with by using your extra time on the committees that run them.
Plan an event
Are you not connecting with customers? Invite them to your facility for an industry get-together and have a chance to put in lots of face time. Does your team need a morale boost? Work on putting together a company outing to help everyone blow off some steam.
Take a class
Invest in yourself. Education, whether it’s just one class or an advanced degree, can open up new doors. A new MBA could mean finally getting promoted above middle management. At the same time, a refresher sales course can keep you at the top of your game.
Find a mentor
A mentor can be a great resource at work. They know the company’s terrain well and can guide you on a path to success. Ideally, you should choose a mentor who has achieved success you’d like to emulate. Schedule a standing lunch date with them each month and find out what made them so successful.
Develop goals
Sure, you’d like a promotion, but to what position? Do you want to retire with this company? Or would you rather gather experience and leave? To know what you should do today, consider what you want for tomorrow.
Celebrate small milestones
Once you’ve set your goals, you have to follow through. When you’ve achieved milestones like finishing a large project or negotiating for more retirement stock options, celebrate. It will encourage you to carry on with the rest of your goal.
Reorganize your work space
Papers, binders and folders have a nasty way of taking over your desk and sanity at the same time. Tame them by reorganizing your space. Use files and trays to keep everything in its place. A clean desk will do wonders for lessening anxiety.
Concentrate on the task at hand
Avoid distractions whenever possible. Close your email, hang a do not disturb sign and let your calls go to voicemail.
Don’t worry about the kids and dinner
When you’re at work, commit yourself to it. Don’t let responsibilities from home invade work and vice versa.
Treat work like a game
If you’re stuck doing repetitive tasks all day, treat them like a game. Time yourself and try to beat your personal best. This will both challenge and entertain.
Get excited about something
We all need something to look forward to. Think about the promotion you’ve been working for or the sunny vacation you’ll have in two weeks. It will help you stay motivated.
Stay away from the junk food
Avoid foods that are loaded with carbohydrates or sugars. Sure, they taste great, but they will bring down your energy level. Opt for more complex carbohydrates which will sustain your energy.
Don’t just sit there
Get up and stretch your legs every now and then to help maintain your energy. Take a lap around the office and say hello to your friends. Take the time to hand-deliver a document. Use every opportunity to get up and get some exercise.
Drink water
Dehydration can cause headaches and leave you feeling lethargic. Staying hydrated will help you feel better and fight fatigue.
Explore a flexible schedule
Traffic, classes and your child’s events can all interfere with your work schedule. If you think it would be great to come in a few hours early in exchange for leaving early, this might be for you. Speak with your boss about exploring a flexible schedule.
Leave the office at the door
Don’t let a failed project bring you down at home. Do your best to keep your work and home life separate. Remember that a large motivation for working is to provide the means to enjoy life outside of work. Allow yourself to relax and disconnect from the daily grind.
Don’t take your mobile device to bed
Staying connected is great, but at some point you have to let go. Establish boundaries for when you will check messages while not at work. Otherwise, you may feel like you’ve never left. Keep your devices charging in a different room if it’s necessary.
Get some sleep
You need quality sleep time to do your best at work and play. Don’t sabotage tomorrow by pulling an all-nighter tonight.
Make a lateral move
If you have a difficult boss or coworkers, but love what you do, it can be hard to justify getting a new position. However, you may be able to find a welcome change of pace in a lateral move. Try doing your same job for a different team or location and see if your outlook changes.
Swap assignments with a coworker
Perhaps you feel like your friend in your team gets all the plum assignments, but he feels the same way about you. The grass always looks greener on the other side-check it out and see. Try your coworker’s job on for size and see if it is better suited for you.
Shop around
If you’re still feeling unsatisfied by work, go ahead and look. Compare what you have to what you might be able to get. You may find that you are being grossly underpaid or overworked, or you might realize just how fortunate you are to have your job. Either way, a job comparison can provide motivation for a job upgrade or a new appreciation for what you have.
Find a new job
Finally, consider the possibility that the job you have just doesn’t fit anymore. If you’re feeling unchallenged, have no growth opportunities, or are on a sinking ship, perhaps it’s time to leave. Sometimes you’ve just exhausted the possibilities. Don’t be afraid to move on to a new company that can provide you with something better.
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