This is one of the questions I ask the audience when I
present on the topic of Working with Passion & Purpose.
I am always intrigued by the answers this question stirs up. Recently, here is
how an audience answered that question:
Being Full On in Service to Others:
- Energized
- Fully present
- Coming from a place of giving (without expectation)5 ways / 5 actions to be more passionate and purposeful at work:
- Smile
- RAK (random acts of kindness)
- Laughter
- Connections
- Acknowledgement
- Fun
- Great team work
- Collaborative
- Sense of Freedom
- Compassionate
- Feel useful
- Supportive
- Determined
- Successful
Being purposeful, passionate and present is not always easy;
in fact, it can take work and energy. However, I know that not being present,
purposeful and passionate is a lot more work. Often when you are not present,
mistakes are made which require a mulligan (a do-over). I am of the mindset why do something twice,
when it only needs to be done once?
Here are a few ways to be present, purposeful and
passionate:
- Frame your day- decide in advance how you will show up. Make a conscious decision about how you want your day to go.
- Start your day with gratitude by identifying (and stating) one thing you are grateful for.
- Ensure you nurture your health and well being.
- Slow your pace, just a little bit.
- Take time to breathe properly.
- Keep your work space a little less busy or cluttered.
- Remove distractions when you are trying to focus.
- End your day with gratitude.
When
you show up purposeful and present, it is much easier to tackle whatever comes
your way as life happens.
