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Jan 27

16 Ways to Improve Your Work Performance

  • January 27, 2016
  • Rebeccah Bakich
  • Career Column, Day-to-Day

work performanceIt’s pretty normal to spend time every January reflecting on the previous year. You consider what you achieved, what you wish you’d done more (or less) of and how you are going to make this New Year your best year yet. Here are some simple things you can do to set yourself up for a stellar year.

1. Get Back to the Basics

For starters, analyze your work product. Pay special attention to the quality of work you’re putting out related to the everyday tasks of your job. Are these duties getting the love they deserve or are they being overlooked because you’ve become too comfortable? Remember, these tasks are often the foundation on which the rest of your work is built – make sure they’re solid!

2. Start the Day With a Positive Thought

Your attitude each morning sets the tone for your workday. Starting your day with positive energy and intentions will enable you to make reasonable decisions and allow you to be less affected by challenges that might arise.

3. Set Goals for the Year

During the first month of the New Year, write a letter to yourself as if you were reflecting on everything you’ve accomplished this year. Then picture yourself at the end of that year, what are the things you want to be able to say you’ve achieved? Express gratitude and be sure to include all of the things you learned as a result of reaching your goals.

4. Set Goals for the Week

Most importantly, make this list realistic. List feasible goals that you know (in most circumstances) can be completed by the end of the week. Not only will this help keep you organized, but checking things off your list will keep you motivated as well.

5. Set Goals for the Day

Now, break down your weekly goals even further into daily goals. You should prioritize your list by writing down the top three tasks you need to finish by end of day. Then, commit to organizing your day to ensure these get done.

6. TRIPLE Check your Work

Because double checking is so 2008. You may expect auto-correct to be your automatic safety net, but that isn’t always the case. Mistakes happen, so make a conscious effort to take that extra few seconds and check your work one more time.

7. Ask How and Why

You’ve probably figured out many of the “how to’s” of your job, but do you have a real understanding of why the process works the way it does? Knowing the “why” behind certain processes will help you trouble shoot any issues and allow you to better complete a task.

8. Jot Down All of Your Ideas

Great ideas sometimes get lost in the abyss, especially if the idea strikes at a random time (before bed, on the subway, while blow drying your hair). Pen and paper may not always be available to you but how about using notes on your cellphone or sending yourself an email? You will never be left wondering how that great idea escaped!

9. Switch up your Work Space

Giving your workspace a facelift from time to time can make a big difference. You spend A LOT of time in your workspace so even some fun new décor can give you a fresh outlook and inspiration.

10. Hone your Listening Skills

Let’s face it – you’re constantly multi-tasking which can make it difficult to retain information. Focus on improving your active listening skills so that you can process details in real time and work more efficiently.

11. Learn from your Failures

Don’t view your failures as the opposite of your successes, but rather as a part of your path. When you acknowledge your shortcomings, you can learn and grow from them.

12. Celebrate Your Successes

You have to be your own advocate. No matter how big or small, allow yourself to celebrate all of your victories. This will not only help build confidence in yourself, but also help build the confidence others have in you.

13. Take a Break

Even if it’s just for 5 minutes, get up, stretch, take a walk – just make sure you find a way to move around and give your eyes and brain a rest!

14. Get More Sleep

Every night, set a time to turn off your TV, log off the computer and put down your tablet or phone. More rest = more energy = better productivity.

15. Change your Eating Habits

It is scientifically proven that what we consume has a direct effect on how we act, feel, and most importantly, how we perform. Start the year off right by eating productivity-boosting foods, you will not only see but also feel the positive effects.

16. Put in the Extra Effort

Because like they say, it really does go a long way… “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson

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Rebeccah Bakich

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Rebeccah Bakich is Atrium's Digital Marketing Manager and a contributor to The Career Column. She focuses on providing career advice from the perspective of the job seeker to help make the search a more positive and encouraging experience.

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