Category: Business

Positivity in the workplace offers many benefits, including increased job satisfaction and performance. While a positive attitude is contagious, it involves a lot more than forcing a smile when talking to your colleagues.  

Negativity can reduce motivation and cause tension in the workplace, but building a can-do attitude can boost productivity and improve collaboration.  

So, where do you begin when building a can-do attitude at work? Here are a few tips to get you started. 

Practice deep breathing 

Deep breathing exercises have been shown to offer benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving sleep and boosting energy levels. One of the most underrated benefits of deep breathing is that it can help you cultivate a can-do attitude in the workplace.  

Set personal goals 

Setting personal goals can be a great way to contribute to a can-do attitude. When you have specific goals in mind, you are more likely to take action and achieve them. Outlining your personal goals can help you feel more motivated and positive. 

Think before you speak 

It’s important to think before you speak in the workplace. While you may have the best intentions, poorly chosen words could hurt someone’s feelings or damage relationships. You could even say something that gets you in trouble with your boss or cost your company money.  

Manage your expectations 

Managing expectations is important in any situation, especially when working towards a common goal. If everyone involved has the same understanding of what can be accomplished, it helps maintain a can-do attitude and avoid disappointment or frustration. By setting realistic expectations from the beginning, you can work together more effectively and achieve more as a team. 

Focus on the positive 

It’s easy to get into a rut in the workplace, being weighed down by the pressure of deadlines and the stress of high workloads. Choosing to focus on the positive can shift your perspective and help maintain a can-do attitude. 

Clear your workspace 

When working on any task, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and keep a clear workspace, allowing for better focus and productivity. By clearing away any distractions or negative energy, you can devote your attention to the task at hand. This can be especially helpful when working on challenging or frustrating tasks. A clear workspace helps to create a positive environment, which can make all the difference in your success. 

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Business coaching is an important tool for any company looking to grow. A business coach can help a business identify and overcome obstacles, improve productivity and make better decisions.

Working with a business coach is a great idea if you’re feeling stuck, if you’re struggling to plan your growth or if you want to expand your knowledge.

A business coach works closely with the business owner to help the company reach its full potential by helping the business in the following ways.

Identify obstacles in the business

A business coach serves as a third-party outsider who can offer expert insight on the obstacles in your business. With the help of their expertise, you’re able to overcome these challenges and clear the path to success.

Build confidence

Focusing on your strengths can boost your confidence. A business coach is able to pinpoint your strengths and show you how to take advantage of them to help your business grow.

Challenge your thinking

It’s not unusual for business owners to keep going around in cycles and miss opportunities. A business coach can help you to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative ideas for your company.  Also, a business coach can help a business owner to tap into their full potential.

Streamline tasks and goals

Business coaching introduces accountability into the business. Coaches work with business owners to set tangible goals and track progress along the way. This helps to keep everyone on track and focused on what’s important for the company. Business coaching can also help to streamline tasks and make sure that everyone in the company is aware of their role and responsibilities.

Share knowledge and expertise

A business coach is a great resource for business owners who want to improve their operations. Coaches have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that they can share with their clients, whether you’re looking to grow in soft skills or hard skills.

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The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. For many of us, that means setting healthy goals and working towards them! One goal that we recommend is to work towards incorporating work-life balance into your workplace. It’s important to take care of yourself so you can be productive and happy both at home and at work.

Here are some tips on how you can start introducing this balance in the workplace for the New Year.

Take time off to recharge

It’s important to take time off for yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or burnt out. Take a short break from work and head home early, go on leave or check into an escape room. It will help rejuvenate your mind and body! 

Don’t overwork yourself

To have a healthy work-life balance, it is important to know when you are overworking yourself. Work-related stress can lead to health issues and poor mental well being if not managed properly. Remember that it’s okay to take time off from your phone or computer.

Make time for family

Work-life balance is not just about managing stress levels at work, it’s also about balancing the demands from home. Make time for your family and friends, even if it’s just a quick coffee or phone call. You’ll not only be able to recharge but also stay connected with the people you love!

Create a work schedule that maximises your productivity

It’s important to find a work schedule that maximises your productivity. If you have trouble managing time or are unsure of where to start, try creating a planner for yourself. Doing so will help keep track of the tasks at hand and set reminders so nothing is missed. Setting goals can also be helpful as it keeps you accountable for the things that you need to accomplish.

Learn to say no

Saying no to extra tasks at work can be hard, especially if you’re worried about letting someone down. However, it’s important to remember that your mental well-being and physical health is a top priority. Whether it’s taking on more responsibilities or working for an additional hour after the clock strikes, learn how to say no so you can make time for yourself and offer your best work for the tasks on your plate.

Declutter your workspace

Your workspace can be a source of stress if it’s disorganised or cluttered. That’s why decluttering your workspace and setting up systems to help you manage the tasks on hand will help improve productivity. Setting reminders, creating lists and organising documents by date are just some ways that this system works!

Our business storage units are the perfect solution to hold excess office equipment, clutter and filing that adds to a stressful work environment. Kick 2022 off on a positive note and secure your business storage unit today. Contact us at 01608 656 300 to chat with our friendly team, get a quote online or pop into our facility on Hook Norton Road.