You graduated college and started your first “big girl” job. Seemingly a huge accomplishment for many, including myself.
The conversation now changes from “congratulations on your new job to what do you? or where do you work?” in almost all of your environments including social and personal life.
These interactions can be frustrating and overwhelming for some. In the early stages of your career, there is a conflict between separating self-worth from self at work because of the value we place on career-driven accomplishments. It is so important to be mindful of your worth outside of those professional walls, and that there is much more to life than a role, title, or job. Let me share with you some ways to separate self-worth and self at work.
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Leave Work At The Sound Of Closing Your Laptop
Asides from literally leaving all work-related matters at work, practice eliminating work thoughts once you have signed off and closed your laptop for the day. In our current day where many of us work from home, the idea of separating work from home is merely a challenge, but a daily struggle (okay sis). Carve out time to do things you thoroughly enjoy after work. Whether that includes browsing through your social channels, eating, or exercising. All of the activities mentioned can form great habits of leaving work at work.
Be Happy For Others
Let me tell you something, a good heart goes a long way. Although, I understand how easily one’s heart can feel defeated or unhappy about where you are career-wise when scrolling through socials like Facebook or LinkedIn and see others similar to you reaching their goals and aspirations. These emotions are normal to experience but they should not influence the outlook of your personal life or career.
Identify Your Hobbies
What keeps you up at night? If you asked me this question a year ago I would probably say something like “no clue”. One year later and here I am, up late writing a blog post to share my insight with whoever finds these topics relatable. Spend time finding your why outside of work, your mission as a human being, and your core values yourself.
Embrace Rejection
I’m sure you’ve been told “no” once before but how did that make you feel? I was rejected from my college departmental program, ” I’m sorry to inform you but you have not been selected for the Health Services Management Program” is along the lines of how that went. At that very moment, I experienced sadness, anger, and shame. Although I could have let those emotions discourage me and stray me away from the major, instead those emotions fueled me. They formed a sense of resiliency, which led me to apply once again and received admission after being waitlisted the second time around. Once you understand that rejection is not a threat to your self-worth, growth will continue to occur.
Live In The Now
LIVE. RIGHT. NOW. Enjoy the little things.
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