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Do you feel like your work is in the shitter but you don’t know why? Or maybe you’re trying to make a career change and don’t know how to transition into that? Let’s be honest: at work, we’re all out there trying our hardest. That might not always be enough. So, whether it’s pure motivation or sheer perseverance that has gotten you here, keep on going and sharpen those skills. Here are 15 ways that will get the job done for both professional and personal life alike.
1) Be fully present
We all do it: check our phone every five minutes, drift off when someone is talking to us, or let our minds wander far away from where we are, not paying attention to what’s in front of us. That’s fine, but when you’re at work, be fully present. Especially if you’re having a meeting or a one-on-one with someone. Make sure that what they have to say is the only thing you’re getting out of this interaction. They’ll notice.
2) Set goals
It’s important that you have goals at work. If you don’t, you’re just a floating body in the company with no direction. Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) goals that you’re really going to try your hardest to get. Not only will it motivate you to put your heart and soul into work, but it’ll also show others that you’re a valuable…
