Splashing a little water into a dustpan, I brushed the tiny frog
into it and he plopped obligingly into the water. Out to the patio and with my gentle
encouragement, he leapt with surprising energy into the wet ferns and was
gone.
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| We all need the right conditions to nourish us and support our well-being. |
Reflecting later on this small rescue operation, how
incredibly important it is that we humans, like all living creatures, are in
the right environment to nourish and support our lives and happiness. Like the little frog, we barely exist in the
wrong environment at work, our respiration slows and we become
lethargic and fade away. To survive, we
need the right conditions around us; to thrive and be at our best, we need
optimum conditions. This translates into different things for different people
although having a manager/leader you respect, trust and find inspiring is
universally important.
Would you like to diagnose whether your current work environment is
right for you? Here is a short
(non-scientific) quiz. Evaluate each of the following 8 statements, and if you agree that the statement is true for you, put a tick against it. (Go with your first thought - it's usually spot on!)
1. My energy is depleted.
2. My enthusiasm is gone.
3 I am faking it every day.
4. My creativity has drained away.
5. I am not valued.
6. I have no room to move.
7. I look for reasons not to show up.
8. My heart is not in it.
Quiz Feedback: How many ticks do you have?
2. My enthusiasm is gone.
3 I am faking it every day.
4. My creativity has drained away.
5. I am not valued.
6. I have no room to move.
7. I look for reasons not to show up.
8. My heart is not in it.
Quiz Feedback: How many ticks do you have?
Ticks
0 – 2 You are in a good environment for you but not everything is wonderful. What are the issues that worry you? What would you like to see happen? Make a time to speak to your manager soon.
3 - 4 There are some negative things in your environment that are affecting your well-being. The situation is not irretrievable at this stage but if you don’t do something quickly, your morale and motivation will continue to slide.
5 – 6 You are a frog in the Sahara and your current environment and your reaction to it is going to kill you. There is a small chance of turning things around but only if you face the issues urgently. What will work for you, short of resigning your job? Can you transfer to another Department or location? Can you report to someone else in the business? Look for workable solutions and do not delay taking action.
7 - 8 Your life signs have faded and you are barely clinging to a life raft that is breaking apart. This working environment is definitely not right for you. Is the problem a big one such as the whole culture is wrong for you and your personal values? Be aware that unless you sit at the top levels of your organisation, you will not be able to change the culture. If the problem is situated closer to “home” such as you don’t like (to put it mildly!) your manager, you may be able to find some alternatives within the company. Failing that, it is past the time to look for another job in another environment. What have you learnt about yourself and the kind of environment that is not right for you? What kind of industry, company, culture, vision and values are right for you to not just survive but to thrive?
As always, we invite and appreciate your comments and feedback. What is your work environment like? Is it nourishing your life systems or do you often find yourself short of breath and reaching for life support?
0 – 2 You are in a good environment for you but not everything is wonderful. What are the issues that worry you? What would you like to see happen? Make a time to speak to your manager soon.
3 - 4 There are some negative things in your environment that are affecting your well-being. The situation is not irretrievable at this stage but if you don’t do something quickly, your morale and motivation will continue to slide.
5 – 6 You are a frog in the Sahara and your current environment and your reaction to it is going to kill you. There is a small chance of turning things around but only if you face the issues urgently. What will work for you, short of resigning your job? Can you transfer to another Department or location? Can you report to someone else in the business? Look for workable solutions and do not delay taking action.
7 - 8 Your life signs have faded and you are barely clinging to a life raft that is breaking apart. This working environment is definitely not right for you. Is the problem a big one such as the whole culture is wrong for you and your personal values? Be aware that unless you sit at the top levels of your organisation, you will not be able to change the culture. If the problem is situated closer to “home” such as you don’t like (to put it mildly!) your manager, you may be able to find some alternatives within the company. Failing that, it is past the time to look for another job in another environment. What have you learnt about yourself and the kind of environment that is not right for you? What kind of industry, company, culture, vision and values are right for you to not just survive but to thrive?
As always, we invite and appreciate your comments and feedback. What is your work environment like? Is it nourishing your life systems or do you often find yourself short of breath and reaching for life support?
Looking forward to your responses,
All the Best,
Lynne
Lynne Lloyd
People Results
Telephone 1300 167 981
People Results provides executive coaching and mentoring programs and professional development workshops. If you would like more information on our programs and services, please visit our website www.peopleresults.com.au If you would like to talk with a senior consultant at People Results, please ring us on 1300 167 981 or email us at enquiries@peopleresults.com.au
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