
We are
now into 2017 and did you make those resolutions?
Where
any of them for your workplace?
Perhaps
you forgot.
Here
are 6 suggestions to make your working life better, more enjoyable and more
productive.
- Create prioritised ‘to do’ lists.
We know that this isn’t original but
it is oh so important if you are to increase your own efficiency and avoid
being stressed by the important task that you are putting off.
- Delegate More. Are you possessive about your workload thinking no
one else could do the work like you? If you work in a team then learn
the meaning of the word team and delegate! That way your colleagues will enjoy
the extra responsibility and you will improve your work life balance and create
some ‘thinking time’.
- Take Your Lunch Break. It isn’t
smart or impressive to work through your lunch break. Everyone needs a break
during the day and a good idea is to get some fresh air and gentle exercise to
refresh both the mind and body. It will benefit your productivity in the
afternoon.
- Show more
interest in your colleagues. Get to know the people you work
with better. Understand what makes them tick, what is important to them and
what they worry about. Arrange lunchtime walks or a drink after work. This will
develop your relationship and make working together more productive.
- Improve
fitness. From that stroll at lunchtime with a colleague to taking up a
new sport or joining a gym, regular exercise will also have benefits at work
because you will become sharper in both body and mind.
- Positive
mindset. Associate yourself with generally positive people and be
positive yourself. Positivity is contagious as are the benefits of a positive
mindset both at work and at home.
This is by no means an exhaustive
list. Our intention here is to leave you with achievable resolutions and if you
are able to take up even half of those listed, and make them stick, then you will
find significant benefits both personally and professionally.
Remember – Mayfair Cares