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If you are like me, you gave up on setting New Year’s resolutions years ago. According to www.insideoutmastery.com, I am not alone. Only 38.5% of adults in the U.S. set resolutions. Even more interesting is, studies conducted in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. show;
- 23% of people quit by the end of the first week
- 64% after the first month
- Most people quit on the second Friday of the month, resulting in branding this day as “Quitters Day”
43% of people, when setting their resolutions/goals actually expect to give up on them by February! Only 9% of people successfully keep their New Year’s resolutions.
What does this say about goal setting in general? Are we doomed to fail? How does this apply to work? Let’s look at the main reasons why people give up on their resolutions and apply them to a work situation.
Reason #1: Lack of or losing motivation
There are two kinds of motivation; intrinsic and extrinsic. Most people require a balance of both. For example, I read because I love to learn and to satisfy my natural curiosity (intrinsic) while others may read because their boss will praise them for it (extrinsic). Make a list of what motivates you then create an action plan to ensure you have a balance.
Other reasons include;
Being too busy
Apply Time Management best practices. Track what you are doing to determine where you are spending your time. Are you spending the appropriate amount of time on each task? Is there a better, faster way of doing things? Can you delegate? Can you just stop doing some things? Learn to say no. (politely!) Manage your calendar; block out time for planning, put in buffers, and don’t book meetings back to back.
Changed goals or priorities
Why are they changing? Knowing why things are changing in your organization leads to better understanding, resulting in higher acceptance of the change.
Failure to commit
This one goes back to motivation. Why are you not committed to the goal? Do you not see personal or professional gain?
Lack of power or control
Think Stephen R. Covey, circles of influence and control. Control what you can, influence what you can, and abandon the rest.
Resilience is key. We will all falter on our goals at one time or another for the reasons above and more. The ability to bounce back is key. Mental and physical wellness are huge contributors to building personal resilience. Practice self-awareness, reframe negative thoughts, connect with people, know your limits for screen time, (Foundations of Remote Hybrid Work & Leaders as 'Agents of Change' in Workplace Well-Being) engage in relaxation techniques, and take breaks that include going for a walk outside. Nature is a proven healer and helps boost cognitive ability.
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela
Happy New Year.
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A message from
Audie McCarthy | President & CEO
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Our partner in training, Lisa Pender, is the founder of Digitally Well, a corporate training provider specializing in digital workplace well-being. Lisa is a passionate educator, trainer, and speaker and is a contributing LifeSpeak, Inc. expert on digital wellness.
Together, we are offering two premium courses on Digital Wellness:
Topics include: optimizing health and well-being in the face of technology, learning how to avoid the isolation trap, leveraging one’s physical and digital workspace, managing digital distractions, and how to effectively collaborate, communicate and connect virtually.
In this two-part workshop, leaders will assess the larger corporate culture of well-being in their organization, reflect on their leadership role in employee wellness, and identify key areas where they can foster personal and organizational wellness.
It's a new era of digital work, and we recommend getting the tools and skills required to usher in a successful, and healthy, digital 2023.
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TWO COURSES REMAIN IN THE WINTER SEASONAL SERIES
Emotional Intelligence successfully ran on January 10. Consider practicing Time Management on February 15. And, find new ways for Conflict Resolution on March 14th. Early Bird pricing is still available via the above links.
A NEW YEAR, A NEW LEADER;
Another enticing Future Ready Leadership Essentials is ready to be scheduled soon. A new date will be up on our website this month and announced in our newsletter in the February edition. Always visit your favourite bookmark mcecor.com for the latest.
ENROLL YOUR DEVELOPING LEADERS WITH HIGH POTENTIAL IN THE NEXT FRL1;
FOR EXPERIENCED LEADERS, FRL 2 HAS HAD A DATE CHANGE;
ADVANCED LEADERS LOOKING TO ACCELERATE INTO A NEW FUTURE-READY LEADERSHIP ROLE;
IF YOU SKIPPED TO THIS PART, DIGITAL WELLNESS IS A FOCAL POINT FOR THE START OF 2023;
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Turnaround Interview® is now featured on our website and is offered as an open seat (coming soon in the spring) or a unique cohort for your own organization.
Turnaround Interview® teaches HR professionals, managers, and supervisors the secret techniques for getting an employee to break a bad habit without using discipline. Turnaround Interview® is the perfect solution for lateness, minor quality or documentation problems, procedural violations, excessive personal phone calls, dress code problems, extended breaks, negative attitudes, and minor safety violations.
If this sounds like knowledge you could use, visit the Turnaround Interview® page on mcecor.com. It's a highly-regarded two-day program best delivered face-to-face.
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Christina Andrew has made the move to a Business Development Officer for the Niagara Region from the previous role of Inside Sales & Marketing Representative. This after just one year of joining MCE.
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Trishna Ravaliya, our Marketing & Executive Assistant intern, has decided to stay in the role on a part-time basis while continuing studies in Business Administration - Marketing at Mohawk College.
Trishna has continuously performed at a high level during her internship, so we are pleased that Trishna continues to be a part of the MCE team.
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For more program information or general inquiries, contact us at info@mcecor.com
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