Write a commentWhat would your life be like if you could make every day at work a great day?
If you've been feeling like a victim at your job, you may be able to change your approach to work. Even if your situation is difficult, you can make choices to create better days at work. Here are a few.
Start the day before
A great day at work really starts at the end of the day by clearing off your desk, figuring out what you need to do the next day, then prioritizing those things the best you can.
Focus on your work and set aside personal distractions
To help you set aside your personal distractions, write them on a piece of paper or in a journal. When you write out personal problems that are bothering you, it keeps them from swirling around in your head and distracting you from your work.
Give 100 percent
People who have great days at work are the ones who give 100 percent. Many people do just enough to get by or stay out of trouble. People who give their best tend to get caught up in their work and, therefore, enjoy more of what they're doing.
Get along
Make a sincere effort to get along with their coworkers, supervisors and clients or customers.
While you may not like all the people you work with, you can show everyone respect and consideration.
Make these choices and make it a great day!
For more information visit our Wellness at Work webpage.
Due to the effects of COVID-19, the Oswego Health Foundation Business Relations Committee feels it is especially important to regularly practice self-care and take time to keep ourselves healthy. Our committee is reaching out to you as an organization leader in hopes of you utilizing this information by sharing it with your staff. We will continue to share simple ways for you and your employees to boost wellness while at work. We hope these tips are beneficial and help to relieve some of the stress that you may be experiencing during this ongoing difficult time.
The Oswego Health Foundation Business Relations Committee members include:
- Laura Denny - NBT Bank
- Lynne Eggert - Novelis
- Brad Broadwell - Fulton Community Development Agency
- Kevin Hill - JP Jewelers
- Michele Hourigan - Oswego Health Foundation
- Kelly Montagna - Oswego Health, Fulton Medical Center
- Charlie Noel - AmeriCU
- Katie Toomey - Centerstate CEO
- Chena Tucker - SUNY Oswego, Office of Business and Community Relations
- Kerrie Ann Webb - Oswego YMCA - Committee Chair
- Garrette Weiss - CitiBOCES
- Rita Wicks - Oswego Health, Occupational Health
