OVERWORKED & UNDERSATISFIED – Practical Tips
In my research, I have looked at * overwhelmed and undersatisfied employees. * * Here are some practical tips to remember when you are * having these thoughts. As you read these considerations, ask yourself what you are willing to do to change from dissatisfaction to satisfaction. *
Behaviors | Pros | Cons | Change Dissatisfaction to More Satisfaction |
Over extended workload | Feel valued for work itself | Thoughts can make us feel busier than we are | Think about what you want/need in your work life
Set priorities Focus on those priorities for success Track time at work to identify what you are doing and how long you spend doing the work |
Independence | When work gets done, it is done the way you want
You don’t have to wait or follow-up with others |
Finding time to do all your tasks
Underdeveloped leadership skills without delegating Late getting things done Stress rises Mistakes rise |
Learn and use effective delegation skills
Prioritize (again) Develop follow-up skills |
Behaviors | Pros | Cons | Change Dissatisfaction to More Satisfaction |
Loyalty | I love the people but not the work | Hate going to work | Is the love of your co-workers enough to be satisfied? * If not, determine what you really want to do and get working on that to happen. |
Time | Write everything down to track; you don’t have to remember it; use your brain for creativity | Hear, “I don’t have enough time”
Begin feeling like you are being taken advantage of Drop the ball: |
Think about time differently
Prioritize |
Behaviors | Pros | Cons | Change Dissatisfation to More Satisfaction | |
Present at the workplace | Can be viewed as loyalty and reliability | Spend too much time at work | It’s important to break away from work for your mental, physical and spiritual health; regardless of your industry and role | |
Accountability | We live by our words and actions which is also called reliability and builds a strong reputation | Lack of accountability is everywhere ” regardless of role
Easy to blame someone/something else so don’t have to change anything |
If you work in an environment lacking in accountability and it frustrates you, consider what you need and want in your life and how to step towards that environment
Starts with modifying your “automatic thoughts” |
Behaviors | Pros | Cons | Change Dissatisfaction to More Satisfaction |
Communication | Multiple ways to communicate with our technology | Lack of information provided on a timely basis | Your accountability reputation also requires staying in touch
Take care that what you say and what you do are congruent |
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