3 actions you can take to be more purposeful in the workplace

In a world that seems to be spinning faster each day, we can easily lose sight of our purpose, especially at work. When we are constantly overwhelmed, stressed and unable to miss a deadline, it is even easier to ignore our physical, mental and emotional health needs and limits.

Today, we are sharing three actions you can take to be more purposeful at work and to help you show up well for yourselves and each other by focusing less on what we call “instant deadline gratification”.

Mindful Communication Matters

As you enter the “office” physically or remotely each day, be cognizant of how you communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, with your peers.

#1. Be mindful of your words and actions.

When we are more focused on hitting that deadline than each other, we can oftentimes forget about our words and actions. As you enter the “office” physically or remotely each day, be cognizant of how you communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, with your peers. Simply taking 5-minutes to ask how your co-worker spent the weekend before jumping into deliverables for the week can make all the difference.

#2. Be intentional about resting and refueling your body.

It is important we allocate time for ourselves to unplug, de-stress and refuel each day, including at work. Don’t forget to take mini breaks to stretch, walk around the office, grab a snack or glass of water, and never skip lunch. Your body needs these moments of rest and refueling for your mind to be at its best.  

#3. Serve your colleagues both personally and professionally.

We can often fall into believing that we have been assigned to our current workplace only to provide the technical skills for which we were hired. But, what if we were also employed to serve our colleagues beyond work? Maybe your co-worker just lost a relative or is also struggling with finding their purpose. Be the catalyst that encourages them in the workplace you both have been carefully selected for.

We’re here to keep ourselves accountable. Leave a comment if this blog post encourages or resonates with you! 

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