Are You Feeling Disengaged At Work?

By nature, everyone wants to thrive. From the moment we enter this world, our instinct is to move forward, grow, and develop. This journey of growth and success in personal and professional development is a natural part of our lives. We constantly seek opportunities to enhance ourselves, whether learning a new skill, improving communication, or honing our leadership abilities. The potential to contribute is always there. We are naturally inclined to contribute – to our family, to our friends, to teamwork, to the workplace, to the economy, to the nation, and to the world.

Climate change is a striking example of a crisis that unites us. Look at how many of us from varied regions are deeply concerned about the escalating climate crisis, reshaping our lives and planet. Our personal development can significantly contribute to the fight against climate change, making us part of a global community with a shared goal. Each time we choose to take on the act of contribution, we are further developing ourselves. The global impact of climate change underscores the crucial role of our contributions. Despite the anxiety climate change may have caused, it has also united the human race — regardless of our geographical origins.

Given our natural inclination to contribute, we must address why some feel disengaged in the workplace. What are the barriers to our performance? Why do some people long for the weekend as soon as Monday arrives? These questions prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and consider how we can overcome these challenges. It’s crucial to not just accept these feelings but to actively work towards a more fulfilling work experience. We have the power to shape our professional lives.

Ultimately, we are the ones who have control over our own emotions, how we feel, how we think, what we can do to improve our daily lives, and what we want to do to develop ourselves to grow and succeed personally and professionally. Even feeling accomplished is a choice.

We can be fully present in the moment within our power of choice. We can explore ways to enhance our workflow and devise strategies to boost the efficiency of our work. One such powerful strategy is effective communication through teamwork. By leveraging our team’s collective intelligence and skills, we can achieve remarkable results without compromising our individual growth.

On the other hand, if we feel disengaged at work, suppress the feelings of not being heard or valued, or start to think we are not enough, we risk limiting ourselves to not being productive, sharing ideas, or communicating with others. There will be a need for more teamwork. Ultimately, from a lack of teamwork, there will be zero contribution to developing ourselves, the team, the organization, the economy, or the world. On a larger scale, the world depends on our production. Attaining the feeling of being accomplished derives from our contribution to the world. It is an endless circle.

If you feel disengaged at work, remember that you have the power to change your perspective. Try focusing on the tasks that inspire you and that you enjoy doing. Identify what you dislike about other tasks and see if you can apply the skills you are good at to improve those tasks. This shift in focus can be a source of motivation and personal growth.

I hope you find ways to find flow in your work and gain a fun, inspiring, and fulfilling work experience. Doing so will create healthy boundaries and help you attain a work-life balance.

Till next time…

Find your flow. Find your freedom.

~Audra~

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I help my clients discover joy and find flow. If you feel there is anything that is holding you back in finding flow in your daily life — whether that may be leading and motivating your team at work, or taking your business to the next level, or it may be finding it challenging to go out and socialize — as your coach, I can provide a process that will connect you with your strengths and your true capacities to move forward.

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~ Audra ~