Stephanie Poulos • Jun 16, 2021
A Change is as Good as a Holiday
Stephanie Poulos • Jun 16, 2021
A Change is as Good as a Holiday
Stephanie Poulos • Jun 16, 2021
A Change is as Good as a Holiday

It happens to everyone...

You are deep in your routine of waking up, getting ready for work, walking into the office to do the same thing you have been doing for the last few years.

Speaking from experience, even if you are smashing your targets and KPI’s, you can still be in a rut. When you are in a constant routine with little variation it can start to weigh on you without you realising it. For me, I lost a bit the fire and the passion I had when I started. My mind wandered. I love the work and career path I have chosen, but something was missing.

The old saying that a change is as good as a holiday cannot be more true. I needed to break up my regular routine, add something new to my day and look to something to drive me again.

To push myself further.

I am not suggesting packing up shop, moving to South America backpacking for a year ( even if you could in 2021!).

Sometimes all you need is a little change.

It will be different for everyone. People have different values and goals but if you can introduce a little change, big or small, it can give you back the enjoyment and love for what you do.

Change can be hard and at times a scary concept. However, when it comes to your wellbeing it should always be your priority.

I approached my managers and explained my situation. After thinking of a way to introduce some change, we agreed that I should make a move into area of recruitment specialisation. Although I did not know it at the time, it was the change I was looking for.

I have now been with my new team for several months and I can confidently say I have my fire back. I am still performing just as highly as I was in my former team, however having new things to learn and to challenge myself. I have my passion back.

Your change does not have to be as big as changing teams or even changing jobs. There are so many small things that you can do to reinvigorate your workday.

  • Ask your manager if there are any tasks that you can pick up and learn.
  • See where else in your business your skills can be used.
  • Change your morning routine.
  • Speak to new people in the office and make new friends.

Little changes make a big difference. A small change here and there can help get you out of a rut or remotivate you to be the high performer you know you are. Speaking from experience, changing teams has given me a new drive in my work and I could not be happier. Big or small, you should always be looking for ways to maintain your work life wellbeing.

Be bold and make some changes.

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