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Having Trouble Engaging in Work After the Holidays?

Holiday breaks are typically used for relaxation. You likely reconnect with family and friends through food and conversation. As a result, transitioning back to work may be difficult. You might lack the motivation to get back into your routine. Odds are you have trouble engaging in work after the holiday season ends. This can affect your productivity and performance.

Fortunately, you can take steps to increase engagement in your work. The following suggestions can help.

Implement these tips to help you stay engaged in work after the holidays.

Dress Up

Wear a nice outfit whether you work onsite or remotely. Your outward appearance impacts your mental and physical wellness.

Dressing up elevates your energy, motivation, and performance. This improves your engagement level at work.

Change Your Workspace

If you work remotely, find a new location a few days a week. The top places to go are libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and coworking spaces.

Changing your work area may be what you need to stay productive. Being in a different environment can help you remain engaged in your work.

Connect with Your Coworkers

Your coworkers likely are impacted by the post-holiday blues. This may be especially true if you live in an area with cold weather and snow.

Building relationships with your coworkers can help everyone feel happier during the workday. Connecting with friends can help you stay engaged in your work.

Take Breaks

Schedule 5- to 10-minute breaks every hour. Move away from your work area to completely disengage.

Take a walk, stretch, meditate, read a book, or listen to music during your breaks. You should come back refreshed and ready to engage in your work.

Create Goals

Develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound (SMART) goals for the year. This provides a guide for what you want to accomplish over the next 12 months.

Following the steps you laid out to attain your goals lets you know the actions you must take each day. This helps you remain engaged in your work.

Plan Your Next Vacation

Start thinking about your next travel destination. Then, begin looking into activities and other relevant details.

Having something significant to look forward to can improve your mood. This can make it easier to stay engaged at work.

Add to Your Skill Set

Determine which skill would be most beneficial for your job. Then, create a plan to develop this skill.

You might read a book, participate in a seminar, or take a class to learn the skill. Attaining the skill can increase your engagement level at work.

Is It Time to Find a New Job?

A recruiter from High Profile Staffing can help you find a role that holds your engagement. Visit our job board today.

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