6 Tips to Recharge Your Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is an important part of life.  The majority of our time is spent working, so its important that you feel you're contributing, are valued and most importantly feel happy in your role and work space. If you ever feel like you don't want to get out of bed and go to work, remember these helpful tips.

1. Keep your eyes on the prize. 

Setting measurable goals is key to business success.  Whether it be the number of homes built, a percent increase in revenue or the number of Lake of the Ozarks mortgage loans approved, completing these goals will make you feel accomplished.  Its also important to tie these goals into the bigger picture and focus on that vision to inspire you to complete them.

2. Have a clear understanding of expectations. 

A clear understanding of what is expected of you at work is important, as well as knowing what the company is trying to achieve. Talk to your manager to make sure you have a daily routine down and so you know what you contribute to the company.  If you can do your job and then a little extra, you can help the company progress, giving you greater satisfaction.

3. Remember that communication is key. 

Open communication is the most important factor leading to a happy work environment.  Many problems in the workplace stem from a lack of communication.  Making an effort to build good relationships with other team members can contribute greatly to long-term job satisfaction because closer relationships make it easier to share ideas and achievements.

4. Schedule a power hour. 

Having an hour of uninterrupted hour each week will recharge you.  Use a Friday power hour to organize and prioritize for the coming week.  Or use a midweek power hour to catch up on industry reading or write handwritten notes to clients.

5. Create new challenges.

Join an organization to meet new people and gain a fresh perspective.  Try presenting a seminar to a community group or local club to share your expertise.  Start a blog and commit to at least one post per week.  Trying something new will give you a break from the daily grind and mix things up for some more excitement.

6. Set boundaries to balance work and life. 

With the advancements in technology, we have access to email and calls 24/7.  The lines between professional and personal time have blurred and both sides can suffer from this. Knowing when to go home is a simple yet important factor in avoiding burn-out over the long term.  Put in a solid days work instead of trying to cram everything in and you'll feel fresh, more enthusiastic and more motivated. Then you also need to condition yourself to not constantly check emails and voice mail when you're off work.

Following these tips can reignite your passion for what you do.  Pass them along to your team and start making a happier workplace for everyone.  Lakelender Michael Lasson is here to help you with your Lake of the Ozarks mortgage and make that part of your life a little easier.  I would love the opportunity to help you manage your mortgage loan or refinancing at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Give me a call at (573) 746-7211 or send me an email at mlasson@fsbfinancial.com with any questions you may have!

Sources:
http://www.mmgweekly.com/w/w.html?SID=25e2a30f44898b9f3e978b1786dcd85c
http://www.aprg.com.au/for-you/career-building-tips/job-satisfaction-tips

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Michael Lasson

Sr. Residential Mortgage Lender

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