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WITI CAREERS
Don't Leave Home Without It!
Bringing Your Passion and Vitality to Work Will Make Your Work Life Easier & More Fun
So, what's missing? 1. The REAL YOU is locked up at home and you've forgotten where you left the key! The Real You is your authentic self. You'll know that the Real You is present when your inner world (e.g., your values, beliefs, gifts, needs, passions, intuitions and spirituality) and your outer world (e.g., job, relationships, home and community) are in congruence (alignment). Passion and vitality are created when your inner world and outer world are in sync. Do you remember a time when you were doing something you loved and you lost all sense of time? Chances are the Real You was there- totally present and aware. You were passionate about what you were doing. Your purpose was clear. Imagine what it would be like to feel that way at work. The Real You is better able to adapt to and embrace change and to tap into your creative energy. 2. You are unclear on your company's purpose, vision, mission and values. Unfortunately, many organizations appear to be rudderless. There is no clear purpose, vision, mission or values. Or, worse yet, actions in the company are inconsistent with stated vision, mission and values. You don't feel safe showing up as the Real You because you are not sure your inner world (values, beliefs, etc.) are in alignment with the company's values, beliefs, etc. It's easier to put on a false face. But, it's also costly, for you and the company. Lost is passion, creativity, innovation and fun. Since passion is a powerful source or energy, you'll also be less productive. 5 Steps You Can Take Today to Unmask Your Authentic Self and Bring More Passion and Vitality to Work 1. Increase your self awareness. Explore who you really are. You'll want to dig deep and allow yourself the time and space to answer these questions:
2. Develop daily practices for authenticity. Take time for daily reflection. Develop practices that leverage your strengths. Reframe your failures. Practice, practice, practice being the REAL YOU. Notice when you aren't and take action. Ask yourself these questions on a regular basis:
Get clear about why you are on this earth (i.e., your life's purpose). Come up with a short phrase or a few adjectives that answer the question, "Who am I passionate about being?" Make sure your life's purpose is the starting point for your dreams, projects and calendaring. Don't let your "to do list" rule you life- use your passion and purpose as a foundation for taking action. If your purpose (aka passion) is beauty, make sure you allow beauty to show up in all areas of your life. Ask yourself these questions on a daily basis:
If you are not clear about your organization's values, ask your supervisor, your co-workers. Look around. What do you see? Ask yourself these questions on a regular basis:
5. Celebrate and Take Responsibility. Take responsibility for your actions and then celebrate your successes and the successes of others. Let go of blaming and being a victim. It serves no one. Find someone to support you and hold you accountable for bringing your passion and vitality to work. Passion and Vitality are yours for the taking. Isn't it time you discovered the REAL YOU?
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Do you jump out of bed in the morning excited to go to work? What about your coworkers? Are you energized by their passion and enthusiasm? Chances are, if you are like most people, you don't use "passion and vitality" and "work" in the same sentence.
