A positive and enthusiastic attitude is a critical
component of workplace success. Passion is the driving force that enables
people to attain far more than they ever imagined.
There are people who manage to remain consistently happy
and engaged in their careers, and they’re usually the ones who stay at the top
of their professional game. They motivate themselves to meet each challenge and
approach every project with a high level of integrity, enthusiasm and
professionalism. Their positive attitude and resilience distinguishes them as
top performers in their companies.
Here are some suggestions for regaining your enthusiasm:
Whenever possible, focus on what you love. There
are probably parts of your job that you like better than others. One easy way
to revitalize your enthusiasm is to approach your manager with a number of ways
you could spend more time on those activities that interest and challenge you
and, alternately, find methods to minimize the frustration and boredom you
associate with the less appealing ones.
Take responsibility for your own advancement. If
you want to be satisfied with your work, you need to continuously improve your
skill set and grow in different directions. It’s the only way you’ll really
feel challenged over the long term. But don’t wait for your manager to come up
with professional development opportunities for you. Remember, it’s your job to
guide your career into new territory.
That means always keeping an eye out for ways to expand
your knowledge and skills, especially in areas that will enhance your long-term
career prospects, and then approaching your boss about any learning
opportunities you want to engage in.
Get outside of your comfort zone. It’s
easy to get in a rut at work, completing the same tasks over and over again. It
may feel safe, but eventually, it’s going to get dull. Don’t let a sense of
apprehension hold you back from trying something new and daring at work. If you
start to fear failure, remember that taking risks – such as making a
presentation, leading a high-profile project or finding a more efficient way
for your department to operate – can often help advance your career, if you’re
successful.
Maintain work/life control. Peak
performers tend to be steady and centered. They can be passionate without being
control freaks, on top of things without seeming obsessive. They typically have
one thing in common: a healthy balance between their personal and professional
life.
Enthusiasm is literally the fuel that propels you toward
success. Passion allows you to think, feel, focus, act, attract and create the
events’ conditions and circumstances that you most desire to see you through
difficult times. Enthusiasm is what propels you to begin taking the necessary
action steps that will allow you to begin changing your current situation.
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