Success In The Workplace Is All About Attitude And Approach
The good news is that you can make a change. You can learn to improve your attitude and approach so you're more successful in the workplace. If a change is as simple as changing your outlook and behavior, why don't we all do it?
To help you along, here are some tips on how to succeed in the work place:
-Be enthusiastic about your work. Find out what really interests you about what you do and let those interests fuel your drive for success.
-Stop comparing yourself with others. You are not them. Live up to your own standards by setting high expectations for yourself, instead of lowering your standards for others.
-Don't be too hard on yourself if you fail at something. We all fail, but we need to learn from our mistakes and stop making the same ones again and again until we get it right.
-Get the support of your coworkers if you feel overwhelmed or overwhelmed by deadlines or responsibilities. You probably have more help than you realize from coworkers who can provide help in different areas or when someone needs a change in their approach towards an aspect of their job (for example, duties, workloads).
-Say "Yes" more often than "No". Try saying yes to new projects. Say yes to new responsibilities and ask for help when you need it. Keep your doors open by letting people know if you need something.
-The best way to get a good work life balance is to make things happen at work that you enjoy and don't feel like doing.
-Don't take on too much too quickly. Take on what's needed, not everything that's offered, and don't forget the basics, like paying bills on time, keeping appointments, etc.
-Be careful about your choices in the workplace. Don't be a doormat and let others walk all over you without saying anything or fighting back strongly if they try to take advantage of you or if unjust things are done to you.
-Let others know that you are reliable, so they do not have to take extra precautions. This will help you get the job done more quickly and easily.
-Be honest and trustworthy with your coworkers, but don't be so honest that it hurts them (for example, by telling everyone everything that happens in an interview or a performance review).
-Be careful about what you say to other people. You need to think before you speak or write what will make others feel good or happy. If something is wrong, speak up about it. Just because it's not your fault doesn't mean we should remain silent when someone else is being mistreated by a boss or a coworker.
-Be careful about anyone who pressures you to take risks or try something new at work. If someone has a habit of doing this to you, it's probably a bad habit and it's best to avoid that person in that way.
-Try not to criticize others too harshly and be careful not to compare yourself with other people too much. The most successful people lose themselves in the success of their work but they never lose sight of the fact that they are still just one person among many.
-Don't blame an entire group or organization because the actions of one person affect the morale of everyone else within that group or organization. It's not fair to anyone else.
-Be careful about taking on too much blame at work. Don't expect the blame to be shared equally among all people. Don't forget that you are a part of a team and try to do your share of the work, so that everything gets done at a reasonable pace – even if other people don't seem to be working as hard as you are or don't seem like they care about their job as much as you do.
-Don't take things personally at work when others criticize or complain about something that is not your fault. If someone is unhappy with something, think about how this will affect you first before reacting strongly or trying to defend yourself. Listen more than you speak.
-Don't be afraid to speak up and take responsibility. You need to know what you're doing, what others are doing and both of you should do your part responsibly.
-Don't get angry at others or yourself for not being able to meet an unreasonably high standard that may seem unreasonable because no one in the world is perfect.
-Do not blame or criticize others for their mistakes as this usually makes people defensive or defensive by pointing out their mistakes. Sometimes, you have to be patient, don't rush things and let someone else figure it out before giving them advice on how they should deal with a situation (however, if someone asks for help, give it). You can learn something from every situation, even if it is not what you expected or hoped for.
-Do not forget to have fun in the workplace. It is important to take a break and be able to have some fun with your coworkers or by yourself. You will probably be better at your job if you can relax and enjoy yourself once in a while.
-Enjoy your work and relax when you are off the clock. If you don't like what you do, try to find another job that is more suitable for your skills and preferences in life (however, don't jump from one job to another without much thought).
-Don't work just to work – if you're working too much and not enjoying what you're doing, it's probably not a job you should be doing.
-Be brave enough to stand up for yourself. If someone is doing something that is unfair to you or if they are acting like an ass to you, tell them so in the right way and don't take it any other way than the way it was intended (for example, by saying "I don't appreciate this" instead of "I hate how this is happening!"). Remember that we are all human beings and we need to be nice about everything in life too.
-Remember that you are not responsible for your boss's actions. If they act like a jerk, they will probably do it to everyone in sight. It's really not your fault, so don't let yourself get too angry about it. Let the problem be theirs and forget about it as best you can (if the situation makes it impossible for you to forget about it, use this as a lesson to learn about why some people act like assholes – for example, when we notice that someone is just plain rotten and there's nothing wrong with them or their circumstances).
-Take every opportunity to learn new things at work. This is an important skill that will enhance your work performance and will make you a more valuable employee. The better you get at what you do, the better boss you'll be able to be and the more chances you'll have to advance in your career within the organization.
-Look for ways to help improve your organization, gradually building up your boss's confidence in you so that he or she will treat you better over time (however, never expect anything from an employer or a boss if they are not willing or simply unable to give it).
-Be yourself at work.
Conclusion:
There you have it. Now, remember – you don't have to follow all of these rules (they are only guidelines) in order to do well at your job. However, the more you can follow these rules, the better your chances will be for success and happiness in work and in life.
-Erik Lauer
This is a guide that I have found useful throughout my life and which has helped me quite a bit; I hope that others will find this as helpful as I have found it as well.
-Erik Lauer
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