I read the following in one of my many books and was so impressed (okay, I heard the message) that I copied it and had it posted at my desk for those moments when I needed to become “grounded” again. If the author or anyone who is reading this cares to let me know which book I might have read this in, I will edit this article accordingly to give that person credit for his/her writings. Shammah
1. Practice Positive Thinking and Positive Work Choice. Listen to yourself. Become conscious of all the negatives you speak or communicate – Is this a bad time? Yikes, try, “Did I get you at a good time?” Never suggest a negative. I can’t do that until becomes I will be able to do this when. Positive talk and action begets positive outcomes, negative begets negative. You choose.
2. Project Personal Self Worth. Learn how to blow your own horn. Don’t brag, just tell it how it is. Be proud of yourself not just others in your life. Walk tall.
3. Protect Sense of Humor. For your own sanity, instill laughter and humor into your work life, making sure it is appropriate, tasteful and timely. We choose how to react to situations, if it has already happened; it is what it is, try laughter.
4. Play with Perspective. Is the glass half empty or half full, depends on your perspective doesn’t it? If your perspective doesn’t jive with the 3 points above, try shifting it to achieve more positive outcomes.
5. Profess Purpose. Delve deep down into your psyche to determine why you think and behave the way you do. If you dig deep enough it might be your ego that needs stroking, and that’s ok, and know that to be so. Think about it, how can you link the why up to your life purpose.
6. Preserve Energy and Enthusiasm. Know what energizes and motivates you, what turns you on. There are 2 types of energy: physical and emotional, know what is best for you to make full use of both. Check your life style for diet, fitness and fun and who you have in your life get rid of the toxic people; cheerleaders give energy, find them.
7. Promise to Persevere. Funks pass just like crazes. Find ways to get out of yourself, your funk, and discover what you like about your job, the people, and the opportunities. Look for the humor. See #1.
8. Perpetuate Relationships. Having high interpersonal skills is the #1 emotional intelligence skill required in the workplace today. Love yourself and you’ll love people. Become a great listener, look to meet new people and get to know them. Stay connected and helps others. See #6.
