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People often don’t recognise that their work life balance is
out of kilter until they experience the negative effects that working too long
can bring.
Job satisfaction is one of the keys to a better work life
balance, so how can you ensure that you get fulfillment from your work? Studies have
shown that trouble at work is more likely to be brought home than the reverse. So
it’s important to get the work part right.
Values
Make sure your work is aligned with the values that you hold
dear. A mismatch between values and
roles will eventually diminish any enjoyment you get from your job. Things may
start off ok but if you carry on working against your principles you will
become stressed and unproductive leading to even less job enjoyment.
Variety
Variety is the spice of life – and never is this truer than
of your work. Adding a little variety into your working day will ensure you don’t
get bored and complacent with your job. Doing
the same thing over and over will make you feel like you are on a hamster wheel
– you keep on running but never getting anywhere. Altering your routine every
now and then will help to keep things fresh.
Feedback
Feedback from a boss or colleague can be very motivating. Positive
feedback is great, but even if it is negative you will be able to find ways to
improve and develop yourself.
Responsibility
The appropriate amount of responsibility for your job role
can really add to the satisfaction you derive from it. However it can be a fine balance, too much
and you will feel stressed, to little and you will become bored and
unmotivated. Ask your boss for more
responsibility if you feel you can handle the challenge.
Rewards.
Apart from the obvious reward of salary, benefits such as
education and training, opportunities for promotion and self development can
make a job very rewarding.
We spend a large proportion of our 168 hours a week at work
so it is vital to ensure that as far as possible it is a job we like and
enjoy.
Ask yourself if you are in the right job – if the answer is no, think about how you can
rectify that.
Caroline Love
Do you need help to use your time more effectively and productively? Have you ever tried coaching? Would you like to?
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