While you know there can be frustrating times at work, do you know how you can avoid having those bad feelings ruin your career? I’ve found three words are very powerful when overcoming obstacles.
In this episode of our Employee Productivity series, you’ll learn the three words and how they can change the way you look at progress. It’s okay if you’re not experiencing overnight success.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How do get through frustrating times at work?
- What can I do to stay focused on my goals?
- How to help my team work toward success?
Video Transcript for Three Important Words for Frustrating Times at Work
Dealing with some frustrating times at work? I have three words that may help. Get to tomorrow. Those are three words that help me a great deal, when I’m dealing with a frustrating situation.
Sometimes there’s a goal you’re pursuing or something you want to achieve. But you’re just not making the progress like
you feel like you should. Doesn’t matter that you’re trying your hardest. Sometimes things just aren’t lining up. It’s like an eclipse. It just isn’t happening right away.
In these instances, get to tomorrow can be very important because it takes your focus off the frustration of not achieving that far out there goal and instead celebrates the fact that you’re on the journey to improve.
So, look back. Say, “What did I do today to get a little closer to that goal, down the road?” Celebrate what you done. Look forward to tomorrow get there and tomorrow, get to tomorrow feeling good. Feeling ready to continue to move toward that goal.
Success doesn’t happen all at once but along the way you can build some good habits by sticking with it. Try to get to tomorrow during tough times.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Employee Productivity video series will make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away, like how automation can help your team.
Tired of a productivity problem, like work life boundaries? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit his video page.
