They always tell you that you have to love yourself before anyone else can. And this is really true. It is not only about interpersonal relationships, but also about work.
When you do not value your work, your person, your ideas and everything you offer within a work space or with a relationship, it is very likely that other people do not either. It all starts with you, always.
If you find yourself in a work environment where no matter how much you do it seems that nobody takes you into account, maybe you should start speaking up so they know you’re there, be assertive and, above all, never let anyone put you down. A good leader is the one who can see through his collaborators, not the one who sees above them. When working as a team with clear communication, it is a «win-win» situation for everyone.
define your value
Recognize your worth, not as a professional but as a person. This will allow you to set healthy limits on, for example, how much work you are going to do, and will help you de-stress to maximize the quality of your tasks..
Identify your purpose
For some people, going to work has become something they simply have to do to pay the bills. But for others, their work really means something. Some want to help others through what they do, take this into account too and remember.
Identify your weaknesses and strengths
Of course, valuing yourself is also about accepting the things that you simply don’t know or that are a little more complicated for you. For this it is good that your leader knows how to communicate with you, dialogue and manage things as a team.
ask for feedback
All people need this. When someone gives you feedback you can learn. Whether it’s your mistakes or successes, but always see this as an opportunity to grow and improve..
focus on yourself
Consider your reactions to others. Try to identify how you feel when your coworkers communicate with you and consider whether your reactions show your value. You can work on responding to others in a way that shows you value yourself..
Focus on solutions
Of course, stress can make you too angry with a situation. It is not about repressing it and not communicating it. Do it, but in an assertive way so that you can get to something. Focus on how to improve the situationand if you can’t, then maybe it’s time to move on.
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