At times, work gets tough for nearly everyone. And when you’re facing challenging situations, you want to stay balanced and calm so you can overcome obstacles with poise and confidence.
The key to achieving this mindset is to prepare yourself in advance for those stressful situations by reinforcing your inner resources. These three tips can help you improve your overall mental health and well-being:
1. Know and live your personal values
Your values represent who you are and what’s truly important to you. They serve as your “inner GPS system” guiding you through life, helping you make the right decisions and choices. When you know and live your values, you to feel more balanced, confident, and satisfied.
2. Identify and utilize your individual strengths
We all possess unique and lasting strengths. When we use them, we feel energized, empowered, and in the flow. Because our strengths are innate, we can cultivate them to be more productive, more successful, and more authentic.
3. Have a positive attitude
With a positive attitude, we are open to the limitless possibilities and solutions necessary to overcome life’s challenges and achieve our goals. A positive attitude gives us the energy and motivation to keep moving in the right direction of our goals and dreams. Be sure to monitor your thoughts and replace any limiting thoughts with positive ones.
Remember your personal values, strengths and positive mindset when faced with a challenging situation – personally or professionally. Relying on your inner resources will allow you to stay calm and confident and empowered to make the best decision or take the right actions for you.
If you’d like to gain a deeper understanding of your values, strengths and tap into a positive attitude, I can work with you using my Values Assessment tool, the CliftonStrengths Assessment and the Energy Leadership Index. Contact me at megan@wallscareercoach.com