Take back control of your professional life now
Posted on May 02, 2015 by Neeraj Tyagi, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
Even the most dedicated employee has days of not wanting to go to work! It starts when you open your eyes and think about the tasks ahead.
Building that enthusiasm each morning before work can be difficult. The stresses of the job can stomp on your motivation. At that stage, you start to display less than desirable performance at the office.
But it’s important to remember that your job is your source of income. It’s also your chance to grow in a professional light. It’s the stepping stone between where you are now and what you want to accomplish in life.
With those thoughts in mind, it’s time to start building enthusiasm.
This 4-step approach is the difference between uninspired days at the office and the drive to make each work day productive:
1. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Above all else, remember to be grateful for life’s opportunities. Take a moment each morning to consider how you got the job. Consider what it took to get where you are.
Remind yourself that you worked hard for your job. Also remember that a wasted opportunity can easily become a lost opportunity. You certainly don’t want to be job hunting again, do you?
Remember that there are many others, including friends, who aren’t employed. Be thankful that you aren’t in that boat!
2. Set reasonable daily goals. Sometimes work can seem de-motivating because you have too much on your plate. It’s important to maintain control of that. Set manageable “To Do” lists each day. That way, you’ll feel more inspired to take on the day.
Avoid making lists that allow you toride smoothly through each day. It’s important to keep your mind active. An underutilized brain can become dull quite easily! Some element of challenge is good. It keeps you on your toes andreminds you why you’re worth every dollar you make!
3. Create an inspiring work environment. Have you stopped to consider that your work environment isn’t inspiring? It’s certainly a possible reason for your lack of enthusiasm.
What would make you enjoy going to work each day? Is it the thought of being surrounded by gorgeous flowers inyour office? Or is it reinvigorated teamwork? Consider what you can do to make either option happen. If you’re discouraged by a divided team, see what you can do to bring everyone together. Once you’ve achieved that, your days may become more inspiring.
4. Participate in a hobby. Sometimes all it takes is finding enjoyment outside of work. When you participate in hobbies, you achieve a level of inner peace and satisfaction. You also become more invigorated.
That new found vigor for life can easily be passed on to your work days. This is especially true when you’re actively involved in your hobby. If it gives you pleasure and satisfaction, you can expect those feelings to last for a long time. You can also use your hobby experiences to build your mindset for work. Take, for example, the tactics you use to motivate yourself on a personal level. Those same tactics can be applied to your work activities.
Now that you know how to build enthusiasm for work, it’s time to implement the strategy. Remember that your job may not wait indefinitely for you start to feel excited about it again. Today is the day to make the change.Expect your mornings before work to change for the better with these strategies.
Happy learning
