REWARDING
OTHERS AND YOURSELF
“If one advances confidently in the directions
of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has
imagined, he will meet success unimagined in common hours.”
--Henry David Thoreau
Feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, stressed-out, worn down?
Are you always on the run with never-ending things to do
and no time left to enjoy yourself? Maybe you’re making
hurried decisions in routine or wrestling with trivial concerns that feel more significantly pressing thatn those issues
and events that are truly more important.
Making a difference in today’s workplace and leading
a balanced lifestyle require
time and energy and one needs to be emotionally stable,
mentally sound, and physically fit to have access to all
our potential energy. Being indifferent is one of the biggest
“putdowns” you can possibly give yourself. Nurturing
and caring for your total being is one of the most fundamental
ways in which you can convince yourself of your value as
an important person in today’s workplace.
Our lives have meaning and we can positively inspire the
world around us. A simple pat on the back, an engaging smile,
and a great sense of humor can mean the world for a person.
May the simple steps below invite you to lay aside excuses
and reservations to begin changing your lifestyle –
one moment and one person at a time. You may not
be able to save all the fish in the ocean or inspire world
leaders to live in peace but you can first make a difference
in your own life and then the lives of those you see each
day at work.
- Learn people’s names.
- Put people first.
- Give each person at work your full attention.
- Wish the best for others and find beauty in
each of them.
- Remember to say “Thank You.”
- Expect the best from others.
- Return phone calls and keep in touch with friends.
- Tell people how you feel about them.
- Remember special occasions and keep a pack of
greeting cards.
- Be on time.
You may also start rewarding yourself. Make a list
of special yet simple treats for yourself. You
may find this more difficult than it sounds. Start with
small pleasures that you could work towards identifying
the very special ones like:
- Acquiring a new book or CD
- Enjoying a meal out with friends
- Sipping freshly brewed coffee at your favorite
coffee house
- Walking in the mall
- Watching a movie or listening to a song
- People-watching
- Spending an hour in the bath with a novel
- Visiting a friend
- Having a relaxing massage
- Hugging a favorite pillow
Persons who make a difference and value themselves appreciate
their own uniqueness and individuality as a member of an
enormous workplace. We all experience a sense of belonging and belief in our competence. That helps us to lead lives
of integrity, vision, courage, commitment, productivity,
satisfaction, and happiness in every aspect of our lives,
from the most intimate to the most global. We need to design
steps to provide opportunities for all of us to make solid
contribution for good. Whether that contribution sweeps
the universe or changes one moment of one life for the better,
you will have a lasting memory of your life and that your
life will have made a difference. That must include our
family life, community affiliations, and our workplaces.
This century’s global technological advancement requires
persons who make a difference in their llives, and are responsible
individuals who are comfortable within themselves and are
able to “relate” with “others” in
the workplace in harmony. Let this be our goal; let this
be our dream!
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