For the next week, take 10 minutes at the end of the day to write down what went well and what you want to take care of tomorrow.
The next time you come up with an idea you’d like to present to your boss, consider the following questions beforehand and practice your answers: How will implementing this idea fit into your current workload? Will you need to put other projects aside in order to concentrate on this one? Is there a particular time of month or year that you’ll have extra time on your hands?
The next time you come up with an idea you’d like to present to your boss, consider the following question beforehand and practice your answer: How does your idea contribute to your organization’s mission?
The next time you come up with an idea you’d like to present to your boss, consider the following questions beforehand and practice your answers: What resources will you need to bring this idea to fruition? Where will those resources come from?
What is the most frustrating part of your job? Take 20 minutes to brainstorm ways that this aspect of your work could be improved. Write down whatever comes to your mind, whether or not the answer seems realistic.
Pretend that you’re interviewing for a new job that you really want. If the interviewer asked what your proudest accomplishment was at your current job, what would you say?
At the next meeting you have with your manager, ask them to add an “accomplishments” item to the agenda. During that time, tell them about what you’re most proud of having accomplished since you last spoke.
The next time you have a new idea you’d like to present to your boss, ask a trusted friend or colleague to listen to your pitch first. Afterwards, ask them what questions they have about your idea. Was it clear what the purpose of the idea is, how you would implement it, and how it would help the organization?
Write down three things you’ve always wanted to do. These could be big or small, professional or personal. Now choose one to focus on for this exercise. What are three obstacles that stand in the way of you accomplishing this goal? Now, what are two ways that you could circumvent each of these obstacles, or at least take a first step toward doing so?
Think back to a recent disappointing event in your life, either work-related or personal. List one way in which your actions contributed to this outcome. Now list one thing that was beyond your control, yet also contributed to the eventual outcome.
