Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Work

  • 5 Things I Love About Mondays

    It’s Monday!

    Yes I know we are still in very uncertain times around the world, but hey, the start of another work week is always a good opportunity for us to press that reset button, accomplish things and tackle our goals head on.

    So, let’s jump right into it! Here are 5 reasons why I absolutely love Mondays!

    1. Lists! Mondays for me is a day of writing those important lists. I’m a firm believer of organization. You can get a lot done when you know exactly what you want out of your day and week.
    2. You start afresh with renewed energy and motivation. No matter what happened last week, Monday always seems like a fresh start.
    3. You’ve got a whole week ahead of you to achieve your goals. Set goals about how you want your week to look like on Mondays and enjoy a fulfilling week ahead.
    4. Mondays give me an opportunity to push through those difficult tasks I thought I couldn’t achieve. There’s this burst of energy that tells me that I am able and constantly working at conquering my fear.
    5. It’s a beautiful day to be you! Be happy to be living and grateful that you get to experience such a wonderful day!

  • Monday Motivation: Get Up & Show Up!

    It’s a brand new week, lovelies…. time to get up and show up!

    We’re already almost halfway through the year. How are you doing with your goals? You might not be exactly where you want to be yet, however, with the right motivation, you can turn that attitude around and get excited for Monday to begin so you can feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in your life.

    I hope these quotes inspire you as you step into the day and the new week!

    “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” 

     

    “This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen.”

     

    “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.”

  • How To Become A Leader At Work

    Hi SL Fabz,

    It’s the start of another work week. I sure hope that you are all set to make it a fulfilling one.

    Do you know that with the right attitude and a desire to learn, anyone can become a leader at work?

    Being a leader does not necessarily mean you must be the head of the company or the Managing Director. You can still be a leader in your own team. Here are some tips to help you:

    1. Communicate Effectively
    This means listening is more important than talking. Maintain a strong physical and social presence with your team, as they’ll feel more managed than led if you do not actively spend time with them. This could be by making sure your desk is with them, or just dropping by every now and again to track their progress, but make sure you are consistent. Also, make sure that you are always available to offer your team help.

    2. Build Relationships
    Engage with people above and beneath you in the occupation hierarchy. As you build relationships with executives, you’ll increase your confidence. Don’t be intimidated by their title or influence. Also relate with people beneath you. They help you understand the company even better.  It’s important to see them as equal and to recognize the value and benefit of having them as advocates supporting your career.

    3. Take Responsibility
    If you want to be a leader at work, learn to take responsibility for anything that has your fingerprint on it. That means, as long as you participate in the project, you have a hand at the failure of the project. Learn to take responsibility for not just the good things, but even bad ones. Admit to your mistakes, it’s okay to be wrong. You cannot learn if you have not made any mistakes.

    4. Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
    Sometimes, its good to try out things that make you feel uncomfortable. Take a few risks, do things that you believe in. Don’t be afraid to fail since failure can be one of the best teachers you’ll ever have. Take on a project that no one wants, assume responsibility and prove to your co-workers that you are a great leader.

    5. Establish Rules & Follow Them Through
    It is essential you establish some form of boundaries with regard to your professional relationships, as well as what you expect from your team, whether it be office courtesy, productivity, or out-of-office conduct. A leader who has a clear directive as to what they expect and what they wish for their team to achieve is much easier to follow and to respect than someone who is unsure as to what they intend to do.

    6. Stay Positive
    Finally, be positive and offer solutions. You’ll build your own self-confidence and earn the confidence of your superiors if you offer positive solutions to problems.

    I hope you have a great week and achieve your dreams!

    xoxo

    SL

  • Getting Back Into Work Mode On Mondays

    Monday Work

    The weekend is over… It was fun and enjoyable and you wished it would just stretch on and on. You practically had to drag yourself out of bed this morning to get to work.

    Believe me, I understand that feeling. It’s not only you guys with regular office jobs that feel so unenthusiastic about Mondays. With lots of appointments, meetings and so on to get to on Mondays, it usually takes a lot more than just the alarm clock to get one up and moving.

    However, I’ve found out that these few tips help a lot: (more…)