… it is possible to heal. It is even possible to thrive. Thriving means more than just an alleviation of symptoms, more than Band-Aids, more than functioning adequately. Thriving means enjoying a feeling of wholeness, satisfaction in your life and work, genuine love and trust in your relationships, pleasure in your body.”
― Ellen Bass
Are you thriving at work or are you one of the people who finds Monday filled with anxiety? It seems that many people are finding that work is becoming more stress filled and more anxiety ridden. Expectations are increasing, more tasks are being added to the daily work expectations and workers are on edge with those new burdens. What does an employee do? Continue to absorb the requests of management or find ways to create boundaries that enable success in the workplace?
If you are surviving in the workplace what would you want to see changed?
- What would it take for that change to take place?
- What kind of request do you need to make?
- What would happen if you did make a request for change? How do you know?
If you are thriving in the work environment what makes it work for you?
- What enables you to thrive?
- What do you get to do that you love doing?
- What keeps the stress manageable?
If you’re not thriving in the workplace what could be done to increase your satisfaction?
- Do you have a mentor to consult?
- Do you have a trusted adviser who could help with some ideas?
- Do you work with a coach?
If work is a daily grind find some support so you can start changing how work is impacting your life. Take time for breaks to breathe and decompress. Find time to meditate for a few minutes. Move, get up and walk to reduce the tension you experience.
Find a way to thrive in your life. It will be better for you emotionally, spiritually and physically. It’s your life, make it your best one.
Coach with Heart 