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Are you enjoying the change of season as much
as we are? In our part of the country, the sun is shining (most days)
and flowers are blooming. We love spring -- it makes us feel energized. Change can be very motivational, particularly
in its earliest stages. However, sustaining change can be difficult
because, by its very nature, change unbalances equilibrium. Whether or
not you are productive and effective is unimportant -- the proverbial apple
cart is upset when you bring a change into your life. So, let's assume you've set goals to become
more organized and effective at work. You have made changes processing
paper and email and have implemented strategies to better balance your
efforts across competing priorities. Time passes. Some improvements remain
and others remain a struggle. How do we sustain the positive changes in
the face of new obstacles? We hope these tips provide you with ideas to
continually improve. Best wishes, Contact Us: |
5 TIPS TO SUSTAIN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHANGE 1. Integrate the change into all of your plans and priorities. If you
compartmentalize your change, it becomes another "project" to put
on the back burner. If "being organized" is the change you
want to sustain, then each project you oversee needs an organizing
component. Make your desired change an ever-present partner to your
work. 2. Ensure appropriate monitoring and feedback systems. Change often occurs
gradually, which makes it difficult to notice. Stop periodically to measure
where you are. If you feel you are making little progress, ask a
trusted co-worker if they have noticed. 3. Anticipate, but don't tolerate derailments.
Learn from these
experiences, and immediately reapply yourself toward the behaviors you want
to continue. 4. Display a positive attitude toward the change. In the movie The Sound of Music, Maria
approached a new and frightening situation with a song of confidence. While bursting into
song is rarely the norm in most offices, you can manage your attitude toward
the change. Transform feelings of guilt over derailments to opportunities for
improvement. Remember that perfection is never productive. 5. Celebrate your
successes. Humans are naturally
motivated to continue behaviors that make us feel good. Allow yourself
some "quick wins" and reward yourself for what has been
accomplished. Change does not
sustain itself. There are "daily opportunities" to veer off
your chosen course. However, once solidified, changed behaviors become
engrained habits. Then you're ready for the next change! Interested in
sustaining your change toward an organized office? We offer
"Sustaining Success" packages to help clients continue the
organizing process so they can achieve their long-term productivity
goals. Call
us for further information and a package pricing special available in the
month of May. |
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