Achieving Perseverance By Yourself And With Others
Continuing this week’s theme, today we’ll be looking at concrete methods to take the brightness you’ve been growing and keep it going! Remember that your professional journey is a marathon, not a sprint–which is why developing a stronger sense of perseverance will help you weather any rocky moments at work. Remember, too, that there are many ways to approach building upon the foundation of your determination. Today we’re highlighting tips from the pros that’ll allow you to both collaborate with others and keep in mind your own strengthening abilities. Check out what they have to say below!
We love this trick from Duncan Muguku at ThriveYard that’ll help you both in and out of your workplace: “Cultivating a Supportive Network. Ask for help when you need it. Have a trusted confidant to talk to, open up, and share your feelings. Sometimes just talking through helps, it can also stimulate brainstorming for solutions and bouncing ideas around. Surround yourself with a network of supporters including family, friends, colleagues and neighbors who will be your cheerleaders. This team will support you, encourage you, check up on you and cheer you on towards the finish line. Whenever you feel overwhelmed and anxious by how much work and time it will take to accomplish the big picture, take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the progress you have already made. Small wins here and there are to be cherished. Visualize how good it will feel to finally succeed and let these good feelings motivate you. At the end of it all, victory is sweeter after conquering challenges. Don’t compare yourself with others; everyone’s journey is different so instead be inspired by others. Persevere when you face critics and opposition.” Teamwork really does make the dream work! Thanks to your careful attention to your workplace community, we know that you know who to turn to when things get tough. Let yourself ask for help when you need it. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign that you care enough about your work to recognize when the strengths of others are better suited to the professional task at hand.
Isaac Wechuli at SuccessConsciousness offers up this gem: “Positive self-talk. Many people, who persevered until they achieved their goals, often encouraged themselves. It is hard to continue working, without seeing the fruits of your labor, and when your mind is clouded with negative thoughts. For you to maintain enthusiasm and hard work during difficulty, you must always encourage yourself with positive words. Tell yourself that you are a winner, and that nothing will make you give up. Encourage yourself by saying that you are not a quitter, because you possess the ability to overcome any obstacle that you might face. Engaging in positive self-talk will make you persevere, because it will build your self-confidence and help you maintain a positive perception toward setbacks.” If you’re looking for ways to keep up the positive self-talk, you’ve come to the right people–take a glance at any of our Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mood-boosting sayings for a whole collection of positive saying that you can keep in your perseverance toolkit.
And be sure to share those sayings with your co-workers! After all, everyone can use a bit of a pick-me-up during their work day no matter which day of the week it is. We know that you have the tenacity to develop a stronger sense of perseverance in both group and solo settings. No matter who’s around, know that you can succeed. Join us again tomorrow for a mid-week boost with our Wednesday Wellness: Perseverance edition.
This posting is brought to you by Contemporaries Inc., one of the best temp agencies in Boston MA. Also available for payrolling employees in Boston and Greater Boston
Recent Posts
Thoughtful Thursday: Joy
Happy holidays from us to all of you! No matter what you’re celebrating at this time of year, we can all find happiness in our daily lives. After all, the darkest night of the year has already passed! And whether you’re far from home or live just around the corner...
Wednesday Wellness: Joy
Happy Hump Day! This week, once you’ve made it through today, you’ll be even closer to the work week’s end--and as much as we encourage you to find joy within your workplace, we know that having a day off inspires cheer as well. Allow yourself to feel festive. This...
Creating and Maintaining Joy Within Your Workplace
We know the days leading up to Friday of this week--and the time off it’ll provide--might feel like a drag. So, today we’re examining concrete steps you can take to boost your mood throughout this week. And at any time of year! We’ve gathered tips that will help you...
Monday Mood Booster: Joy
Happy Monday! And when we say that, we truly mean it--this week we’ll be focusing on how to create and harness a sense of happiness within any professional environment and beyond. Mondays can be a drag. But don’t allow yourself to get bogged down in the tasks facing...
Feel Good Friday: Steady
Happy Friday! As the week draws to a close, take a moment to reflect on all the opportunities that each day has brought your way--in other words, take a moment to practice gratitude. This reflection on the past will help to keep you from getting overwhelmed by...
How To Steadily Engage With Technology In Your Workplace
With the snowy forecast slowing you down (or filling you with winter excitement!) we know it can be difficult to stay focused and keep your work performance going steadily. You might find yourself frequently refreshing weather apps, or friends’ social media feeds to...
Wednesday Wellness: Steady
Happy Hump Day! There’s no better day to hit pause and consider ways to maintain a sense of balance and steadiness within your workplace than the week’s midpoint! Take a moment to reflect on the professional accomplishments you’ve already achieved this week as well as...
Maintaining A Steady Pace for Your Workplace Progress
The end of the year is fast approaching, and we know that some big deadlines may accompany it. So, today we’re looking at ways to keep calm and maintain your sense of steadiness within your workplace, no matter the circumstances you encounter. We also know that the...
Monday Mood Booster: Steady
Welcome back! With the excitement of the new year and its new opportunities, it can be easy to get swept up in bursts of intense energy. This week we’ll be focusing on how to best harness and maintain that energy, enabling you to keep going at a steady pace no matter...
Feel Good Friday: Explore
Happy Friday! While the work week may be coming to a close, we encourage you to keep striving towards your goals, and to keep an eye out for new opportunities all around you. And while taking on new responsibilities and breaking old habits may seem overwhelming, don’t...
Exploring Workplace Opportunities
As the new year approaches, we’re thinking about ways to engage in professional exploration--about how to take the skills you’ve already cultivated and turn them into opportunities. While you may not be currently working at your “dream job,” it’s important to remember...
Wednesday Wellness: Explore
Happy Hump Day! As we’re at the work week’s midpoint, today is an excellent day to consider both how far you’ve come, and how far you’d like to strive to reach. And as the new year approaches, this is a great point in time to think about new directions that you’d like...
Allowing Positivity To Be Your Professional Fuel
We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it: positivity is key! Overcoming struggles is largely a mental process. And adopting a positive outlook, finding the silver linings amidst difficulties, will amplify your sense of optimism, which will fuel you to keep going....
Wednesday Wellness: Persevere
Happy Hump Day! There’s no better time than now to focus on strengthening your resolve--especially as we approach January and its opportunities to create and enact your New Year’s resolutions. We know you can persevere all the way through the month of December and...