from suits to sweats - part i getting motivated
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From Suits to Sweats A Survival Guide for Corporate Fallouts Who Work from Home
A presentation by an All American Girl in an All American Situation. Carol Albert @PeopleSideOfBiz
Welcome Home. And welcome to the first series of
thriving in the work-from-home environment, focused on:
Part 1 – Getting Motivated
Part 2 – Staying Motivated
Part 3 – Motivate Others
Part 1 – Getting Motivated
K.I.S.SKeep it Simple, Sunshine
The K.I.S.S formula works well when making a
point while minimizing the time needed to get to
the point. Each slide will be clumped in 3’s because 3’s are easy to remember. You can handle the work you
need to do, but still take in:
1. Three sentences (my thoughts)
2. Three bullets (points to consider)
3. Three tips (links leading to some really cool info)
TIP #1Get Over It
You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. Zig Zigler Quotes
What ever the circumstances are that brought
you home (downsized, fired, quit, in transition,
personal choice), embrace it. What a great opportunity to recalibrate and
start a new chapter. Allow yourself to move
through the phases of loss (or change) so you
can move on to productive work.
I GET IT1. You’re likely to feel denial, anger,
bargaining, depression before acceptance.
2. It will take some time to move through the process and acknowledge how you feel.
3. It takes commitment to not restart the cycle, spinning in a vortex and unnecessarily delaying progress.
OTHERS GET IT TOO
1. Get a pep talk from Steve Jobs (may he rest in peace) on how to live before you die
2. Read tips on Staying Positive During Your Job Search
3. Check out some groups you may want to join now that you have a flexible schedule
TIP #2Get Started
If you’re in job search mode, realize
that getting a job is a job; get
started. If you are transitioning to a
new career, get started. If you’re
expected to work from home,
get started.
ONE FOOT FORWARD1. Your present circumstances don’t
determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start.
2. Little changes, done in succession, create big results.
3. Choose: stop quitting or quit stopping (hint: they both work).
THE OTHER FOOT FOLLOWS
1. Set up and accomplish ONE simple goal
2. Get a 1 minute pep talk from Oprah
3. Read this short article form Daily OM on closure and new beginnings
TIP #3Check Yourself
If you’re working from home, it’s likely
that you will be very self directed. The
trick is to ensure you are self
motivated to be self directed. That
starts with self awareness and
self discipline.
YOU’RE IN CHARGE1. Determine your productivity sweet
spot. If you’re a morning person, it’s not time to start sleeping in.
2. Set a time and method to assess if you are on track with your daily plan.
3. Work throughout the day, but balance your time with true breaks, one of the perks of working from home.
YOU DEPEND ON YOU1. Let Jenna and Jen advise you on finding y
our productivity sweet spot
2. Listen to Ziggy Marley sing “Got to Be True to Myself” to you
3. Consider adopting one of these 9 break ideas when working from home
Like What You’ve Seen?Come back for 3 more TIPs soon…
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