Bad Work Habits Be Gone - June 18, 2024

TODAY’S TO DO 🚩

Reflect on the following 2 questions. 💭 What’s the worst that can happen if you make no changes to your current situation — and what’s the best imaginable scenario that could result from making changes? Observe how each answer makes you feel.

GETTING AHEAD 🚀

Kick bad work habits to the curb 🦵

We’re all guilty of bad habits, but having plenty at work can halt your productivity and performance! So, if you find yourself procrastinating on the job, here are ways to kick those bad habits to the curb — once and for all!

1.  Identify your triggers 🔎

If a big task seems daunting and makes you procrastinate, try tackling something smaller first. Then, once you’re in the right frame of mind, you can work on the big project that seems overwhelming.

2. Replace your bad habits 📛

Once you’ve identified what your bad habits are (like scrolling through social media), it’s time to replace them! Consider locking your phone away or using blocking apps that don’t allow you to go on social media platforms during working hours.

3. Measure your progress ✅

Once you’ve gotten specific about your habits, you also need to be clear about how you’ll measure your progress as you eradicate them. A simple to-do list can help you keep track of how far you’ve come.

4. Increase the pressure ⌛

If you need an extra nudge to kick your habits to the curb, recruit some help, whether it’s a colleague tracking your tasks or an app to help you stay focused. It’s important to place enough pressure to get the work done.

5. Plan for success 🏆

It’s important to plan your days to ensure you’re hitting all your targets and completing your tasks. A weekly plan might work better for some people who have mammoth projects to tackle.

— Joanna Zambas

GROWTH HUB 🌱

🤓 TO LEARN: These websites are a great starting point for taking an online course or two.

❤️ TO LOVE: Passion is what drives your career forwards. Have you found yours?

🔎 TO GET SEEN: Make sure your online presence helps you stand out — for the right reasons.

🤝 TOGETHER WITH THE RUNDOWN AI

CAREER INSPO 💡

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

The office’s bad habits

Are your coworkers constant bad habit offenders? This particular office documented their staff’s characters. Have a watch, and see if you can relate! 😅

WORK TRENDS 📈

Gen Z and Millennial workers are struggling at work. 😰 A recent Gallup report found that only 31 % of US workers under the age of 35 are “thriving” — down from last year’s 35 %. Read more insights →

TODAY’S GIFT ⚡

EXTRA BRAIN FUEL 🧠

😎 Rec Activities to Do outside Work: Whether it’s after the workday or on the weekend, you might want to try these activities.

✍️ How to Write a Cover Letter: From how to structure it to what to say, we’ve got you covered!

⌚ Best Student Gadgets to Own: Want to make life at college a little more fun? You’ll want to take a look at this list.

THE BREAK ROOM 🍴

🧡🧡🧡 Yes, loved it!
💩 Nope, could have been better…