The pandemic has changed how we view our lives, how we take charge of our career and how we prioritize our overall wellness. This renewed commitment to ourselves has also led to a workforce pandemic as many of us have come to realize that we are the greatest asset and our lives, career and overall wellness is in our hands. Prior to the pandemic, we experienced long and stressful workdays, crowded commutes and the unwavering need for work-life balance. Although the pandemic brought much uncertainty, it also created new opportunities.
Many professionals found the ability to work remotely provided more time to invest in finding the balance needed for their lives to include self-care. Remote workers, who traditionally went into the office, proved that productivity in the comforts of their home is possible. These comforts have now become demands and factors that contribute to decisions employees are beginning to make as companies implement return-to-office programs. Organizations are starting to see a shift in the workforce as a result and are calling it The Great Resignation. Employee retention rates are falling and attrition numbers are rising. Although we are taking a stand in light of the great resignation, it is important to plan and prepare for these new, exciting and liberating career decisions. Here are three techniques to help you level up.
- Find your center. The pandemic has brought about a great deal of uncertainty, stress and anxiety. Being fearful of contacting Covid-19, pressures of returning to the office or simply dealing with the social anxieties of being home alone or with immediate family members and having to reintegrate back into the office environment or even society can be a difficult pill to swallow. Taking a step back from all of those stressors to find your center through meditation could help reduce anxiety levels, leading to improved concentration and ability to focus on what needs to be accomplished at work. Meditation is an excellent medicine for starting your day on a positive note by helping you to center yourself and clear your mind from all negative emotions and thoughts.
- Focus on self-discovery. No matter what stage you are in your career, it is imperative that you evaluate your personal and professional goals, interpersonal skills, strengths, weaknesses and passions so that you are able to align your career development with your interests and personality. This level of self-awareness will not only assist you in identifying areas of interests in your career journey, it will also give you a competitive advantage when communicating your strengths to potential employers. Concentrating on self-discovery will also force you to look within to determine areas where you have shortcomings, it is important that you invest in yourself to make the necessary improvements.
- Rebrand yourself. Companies, non-profit and government organizations rebrand themselves often. Rebranding yourself isn’t just about getting a new makeover or changing the way you dress, although both are important, it is mainly about branding your strengths to the forefront and using everything you have to support them. This upgrade during the great resignation is pivotal when working to set yourself aside from your competitors.
- Revitalize your resume. Regularly updating your resume and keeping it fresh is one of the best things you can do for your career, especially during unexpected situations. The pandemic, furloughs, and layoffs are all unexpected events that come as a surprise and may cause professionals to panic. Though by maintaining your resume, you remain ready and don’t have to get ready when those unexpected events surface.
- Get you a career coach. A career coach can help you tackle areas where you are feeling stuck, discuss changes in your career or start your own business. Our coaches at Fit2Lead are experts at helping you reveal your growth potential and level up.
Fit2Lead has coaches ready and excited to help get you the upgrade that you desire. The great resignation is a great start for an upgrade. Let us help upgrade you.