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Work Place Guide Motivate Yourself at Work There are times when no amount of mo

Work Place Guide Motivate Yourself at Work There are times when no amount of morale boosting or even a promotion can instil motivation in you. But that's precisely when you need to motivate yourself, for no one else can do it for you.  Be with go-getters - To motivate oneself, Priya Kumar, author and motivational speaker, believes you need to surround yourself with achievers. If you have a few top performers in your friends' list, you can't help but be motivated. Kumar has a large friends circle of super achievers, business owners, singers, actors, sportsmen, and she believes that just a phone call or a coffee with them pumps in the inspiration and motivation that lasts days and has a positive impact on her performance. People don't choose their company wisely. Having a good personal rapport with your seniors and bosses or even senior colleagues from other organisations keeps you motivated. These are real people and their success and drive inspires and fuels your own. Keep the company of achievers and you will see the impact in your own performance.  Set your own benchmarks - Acknowledgement of your good work does you a world of good, says Asit Mohapatra, Director, HR - Textiles, Raymonds. Comparison with others are at times unrealistic and make you feel worthless. Set your own goals keeping in mind what is expected of you at work and deliver more. Strike off those you have achieved - this will not only motivate you but also encourage you to perform better at your job.  Think of the present - It does not help thinking of past failures; they will just pull you down further. Instead, focus on the task at hand and find methods to excel at it, says E. Balaji, MD & CEO, Mafoi Randstad. Find a mentor who you can confide in and then find a new way to approach the same role. Thinking of the present will cement your decision on whether you want to continue in the present job profile or look for something different. Learning from mistakes and gauging the present situation can allow you take an informed step for your future endeavours, says Balaji.  Keep your focus clear - Make your presence felt by achieving targets, especially those outside expected goals, says Sanjay Bali, GM, HR, Samsung. Enrolling in a learning and development programme organised by the company will give you a fresh perspective and set new standards for your own performance. A company review will help you focus on your weak points and encourage you to improve, says Bali.  Stay curious - If you aren't tuned into the changes and developments in your work-place, you are definitely losing out on opportunities. A change of role can help boost your confidence and urge you to excel at the task at hand, says Mohapatra. Thinking you know it all is the biggest faux pas you can make. Chances are you will feel complacent and de-motivated sooner if you think you know everything there is to know about the job you have been assigned. Keep a balanced approach to your work, and don't let negative thoughts mar the chances of letting the positive aspects help your growth prospects. Five ways to manage work overload Overload can lead to excessive stress at the workplace. A professional needs to delegate responsibility, manage time efficiently, plan work and strike a work-life balance. ET explains how.  Farm Out Work It is important for a professional, particularly in a leadership role, to suitably delegate work. "Delegation of responsibilities will get the work done effectively, on time and without overload on one member. It will also give the manager free time for strategic thinking," says Gourab Barik, assistant general manager - corporate HR, Emami. "Team members will automatically take more responsibility than you think them capable of," says Abhishek Kumar, assistant professor, BIM-Trichy.  Manage your Time Overload can be avoided to a great extent with effective time management. "Stop procrastinating. Working smarter rather than harder is the key," says Anupama Beri, HR head, Snapdeal.com.  Balance Work & Life Employees should be able to strike a balance between work and personal life. This will not only enhance productivity but also help avoid excessive stress. Taking occasional timeout and leave, pursuing hobbies and interests can be some ways to prevent work overload," says Barik.  Prioritise Tasks The ability to decide which task is important immediately and what can be done later is crucial in managing work overload. "You need to balance what needs immediate action and what needs discussion and deliberation and accordingly, act or postpone," says Abhishek Kumar.  Enjoy your Work It is important for every professional to be able to align proficiency with aspirations, and only then can one derive joy out of work. "If you enjoy or love your work the very idea of overload will be taken care of to a great extent and might even cease to exist," says Kumar. Arrest a Burnout in Early Stages In today's fast-paced world, burnouts are becoming as common as the flu. Professionals from the medical field have expressed concern over cases not only among executives, but also students and young adults. This is why it has become important to identify a burnout and deal with it early.  Identify the burnout - A burnout is typically a combination of physical, mental and emotional stress, which leads to fatigue. You then acquire an early stage of stagnation, which impacts your output or desire to do things well, says Dr. Samir Parikh, consultant psychiatrist with Max Healthcare.  Recognise the cause - Some jobs, such as voice-based ones at BPOs, are likely to result in burnout, says Sanjay Gupta, Global Head — HR at ExlService. "When customers are dissatisfied, they may say things that increase stress levels. We have dealt with this in our company," he says. Similarly, not taking regular breaks from work is likely to lead to burnout.  Meet people - It is important to socialise, talk to people and enjoy lighter moments, says Dr. Parikh. "Sometimes, taking long breaks could help, while for others, a short weekly break might do the trick," he adds.  Get a change of scene - A change in job or work may help address a burnout, says Mr. Gupta. However, Dr. Parikh says a mere change may not always help. "If you have identified the cause, it may not be important to change something at the workplace. It could be an issue related to your home, which you may have ignored," he adds. At the same time, at work, a high-potential performer's work profile could be changed. "This will keep him going," he adds.  Take preventive steps - "It is not easy to pull yourself out of burnout and to get back to your old self. So the ideal way is to not let it happen," Dr. Parikh says. He advises regular breaks from work, engaging with family and friends more often and pursuing hobbies and interests. Avoid Bitterness in Office BITTERNESS OR NEGATIVITY in a workplace is common — it often manifests as a persistent dislike about something or even a recurring conflict. This, in turn, affects the team and department's performance. Moresha Benjamin lists ways in which you can keep such feelings at bay.  Cut Out the Bitching - Gossip is detrimental to any professional relationship. "If you have to say things, even if it is unpleasant, say it openly and make it issue, rather than person-based. Personal integrity is crucial," says Arjun Shahani, MD, Armstrong World Industries. "Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes but if you lie, you're gone," he adds.  Cultivate Empathy - If the boss isn't behaving cordially, know that he or she may be facing pressures, tension and stress too. Look for the positive in the negative. "You may constitue only 1% of his problems; don't make it as if it is 100%. Avoid approaching him for simple problems and be selective of what needs his attention," adds Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder & VP, TeamLease Services. Think from the other person's point of view before you refuse or agree.  Play Your Role Well - "Align yourself with the organisation's expectations from the point of view of role you play. Ensure that you are in sync with this and have prepared yourself for delivering," says Meenakshi Roy, senior VP, human resources, Reliance Broadcast Network. Focus on your job output, specifically on timelines and quality.  Communicate Clearly - "Always keep your communication to your colleagues clear. If you have something in mind, go ahead and and convey it to them instead of keeping it to yourself," says Tarachandani. Reach out and discuss problem areas upfront with the person rather than being influenced by the grapevine, adds Subhro Bhaduri, executive VP and head — human resources, Kotak Mahindra Bank. Ask for honest feedback at regular intervals; it will make sure you are uploads/Management/ workplace-guide.pdf