Around Valentine’s Day every year, we like to take the time to think about love in a different frame. Love of others isn’t the only important thing. Love of self and an understanding of how to weave love into personal and professional relationships is a foundational part of having a healthy social life. This year, we want to talk about using self-care to make yourself a better professional.
Make Time for Yourself
One of the most impactful things you can do to make yourself a better professional is to give yourself time to do personal things. In its simplest form, this means carving out an hour or two each morning and each evening to make meals, sit and read or watch television, work on a creative outlet, wake up, and wind down. When you give yourself this time, you’ll live a more balanced, healthier life - which will lead to you being a better, more positive, and more balanced professional in the workplace.
Leave Negativity Behind
Remember that you are the master of your own destiny, and no one is keeping negativity in your life except you. You have the power to cut out toxic people and relationships from your life. It’s okay to do what’s best for you - especially if it means you’ll be healthier and happier. Taking the time to go through this process will also lead you to know yourself and your needs better - and it will open up space for positive personal and professional relationships. Plus, when you leave behind the emotional and physical burden of toxicity, your whole life will feel lighter and happier, which will definitely translate into your work.
Treat Your Body Well
Staying healthy physically is of paramount importance to how you feel in the rest of your life. Part of taking time in the mornings and evenings for yourself is making healthy meals to give your body and brain the nutrients they need to function at their best. Giving yourself space to meditate or reflect also opens space in your brain and helps you be mentally healthy - another thing that will make your professional life so much more productive and positive.
Are you ready to take the deep dive into cultivating real, meaningful relationships in your workplace? When you sign on with Future Image Group, you’re giving your employees, your company, and yourself a gift that will serve you for decades to come. Not only are you investing in the careers and lives of those you employ, but you’re also setting up the legacy of your business for long-lived success.
To get started with FIG curriculum in your workplace, get in touch with us! Talk soon!