KEEPING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE DURING THE WORK WEEK
Happy Monday and welcome back to another installment of my 'Style At Work' series! In today's post, I not only wanted to share with you some cold weather office outfit inspiration, but also give you a little boost mentally when it comes to going into the work week. Obviously, it's not enough to just dress the part for work. It's really important that we are excelling at what we do no matter what your specific job is. Part of excelling is being in the right head space and staying motivated throughout the week—which is key for me. It's easy to have the Monday blues after the weekend, but here are 5 ways to keep a positive attitude during the work week:
Take Time To be Grateful
Whenever I 'feel some type of way' about going to work, I refocus back to the simple fact that I actually have a job. Not everyone can say that. There is always something beneficial about being employed whether you are working in your dream career or not. When you take the time to have a grateful heart about where you are, it tends to put things into perspective. For me that serves as instant motivation.
Stay Productive
One of the first things I do when settling in for work in the mornings is make a To-Do list. I also meet with my supervisor about things that are to be completed on a weekly basis. This definitely keeps me organized and focused on our department goals. At the end of each day, I tend to have a lot more satisfaction in seeing tasks completed and an overall good feeling about completing our tasks.
Customize Your Surroundings
Make your cubicle your own by placing positive images in your workspace. I have a custom colorful desk calendar and other images that I look at to bring inspiration and calmness throughout the day. Having a visual display of things that bring you joy can serve as stress relievers and maybe even reminders of what's really important if and when you have a rough day.
Leave For Lunch
Whether it's just going into the break room to eat lunch you brought from home, or down the street to a small cafe; I strongly encourage you to step away from your desk for your lunch hour. I love having lunch in a space with a nice ambiance because it gives me something to look forward to each day. This is also an instant mood lift and I almost always come back to the office with a better energy to finish out the second part of the day.
Get Good Sleep
I can almost guarantee what kind of day it's going to be based off of how much sleep I got the night before. There have been times where I've been able to stay up an extra hour late without feeling the effects of less sleep. However, I make sure not to make a habit out of going to sleep late. Lack of sleep can be frustrating and will make you less likely to want to do anything during the work day. Who's thinking about staying positive when all you want is your bed??
How do you keep positive during your work week? I'm not sure about y'all, but these bitter cold days can definitely have an effect on my mood. Who really wants to leave their warm and cozy beds to head out into 30 degree weather?? It can be a challenge, but lets keep our heads in the game. Positive thoughts will bring positive results. It'll all pay off!
