SUCCESS & SMILES

Stuti Gupta

Free Press Journal: In a race to chase the American dream, we often tend to work more for material gains than personal passions. This feeling of being ‘trapped’ in a constant loop can take a toll on our mental peace and inner satisfaction in the longer run. However, turning that frown upside down is a simple process. Follow these steps to fix your workplace blues in a quick and efficient manner. Focus on the positive In moments of workrelated distress, it can be quite helpful to identify your sense of purpose and focus on the positive side of things rather than the negative.

In order to aid this, you can also adopt certain material measures like maintaining a gratitude journal or building a reward system. As Sanket Desai, General Manager Operations at Tamarind Global shares, “I prefer breaking down larger projects into manageable steps and regularly reviewing my job responsibilities. Seeking input from senior management and cocolleagues helps in proactively identifying areas for improvement.” Rather than constantly comparing and demotivating yourself, evaluate your own progress over time and learn to invest in what you do today rather than constantly worrying about what’s to come.

Build a healthy work culture: Nazneen Batliwalla, HR Head at SKIL shares, “We believe that a positive culture begins with recognizing and celebrating achievements, no matter how big or small.

Through regular team-building init i at ives, personalized growth opportunities and a focus on mental well-being, we ensure that positivity remains at the forefront of our operations.” To boost productivity, it’s important to maintain a milieu of transparency, opportunity, trust and respect among workers so they feel tied to the organisation they work for and feel like not only improving themselves but helping others as well.

“Rotating tasks and crossfunctional opportunities are another way we keep employees motivated. It not only breaks the monotony but also helps individuals expand their skillsets and discover new interests,” reveals Indranil Sen, HR Head at Tamarind Global.

The importance of relationships at work: Given that you tend to spend a significant share of your day at work, the role of quality relationships with your colleagues adds an added touch of satisfaction. Heeta Parikh, CEO of Silver Spun Solutions recounts, “Building a culture of collaboration and mutual support among colleagues is equally important here.

When team members feel that they can rely on each other for guidance and assistance, it creates a positive work environment and substantially enhances productivity and creativity.” Banking on social capital at work and celebrating collective successes can be the key to stir your motivation.

Maintain a work-life balance: In lieu of segregating your personal and professional lives, it’s vital to find a healthy balance between the two so that one does not inundate the other. Dr Sonal Anand, psychiatrist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road divulges, “To achieve this, make strategies like not working beyond the stipulated hours and saying no to your colleagues when needed. Ensure that you spend some quality time with yourself or your loved ones.” Try to work on flexitime so that you have autonomy in deciding work hours that don’t interfere with your personal space.

Think of your life in terms of the ‘lifecareer rainbow’ model and look at yourself as an individual with multiple roles to play rather than relegating your identity to nothing more your work.