Do you sometimes feel like you’re stuck in a rut or want to jumpstart your life to the next level? Are you curious about what you can do to help speed up the process of accomplishing your goals with minimal lifestyle tweaks? Well I have a great list of 6 things that can completely jumpstart your career, your lifestyle, your class work, etc.
1. Be on Time
I’m not going to lie, I’m really not a believer of “if you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time, you’re late.” There has to be some construct of time people need to follow. If you tell me 5:00, then I expect 5:00, not 4:00, not 4:30…maybe 4:50. But anyway, being consistently late to class, work, or meetings just reflects poorly. Other people may not not have the same view points as I do, so just try and get a feel for what is necessary. Interviews, first days of work, and college classes are all important and I would suggest arriving 5 minutes early to settle in and prepare for the day.
2. Energy
I need caffeine or some kind of nootropic during the day to stay focused. My position requires a great attention to detail, so it’s imperative that I can focus. If you find yourself lagging through out the day, first make sure your sleep schedule isn’t suffering. 8 hours of sleep is recommended. The new iPhone update has a sleep feature that can help, I use it every day. Second, have a positive attitude. Nothing reflects worse than someone with no energy for the task at hand. It’s unmotivating to others and just makes your day go by slower. Third, examine what you’re eating and drinking. Drinking plenty of water a day has been proven to help your body stay energized. Try to keep some healthy snacks at hand to improve cognitive brain function, along with any kind of pick me up you may need. I found a list of great snacks here.
3. Attitude
Probably the single most important thing on this list. Your attitude sets the tone for your entire day, even your entire life. I 100% abide by the Law of Attraction. Try to go one day without complaint about anything. Then keep the momentum going and focus on positive thoughts. This goes a lot more in depth than what I am able to discuss here, so I recommend downloading or purchasing the book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. I have an audiobook so I am able to listen to it on my commutes or before bed. I find them more convenient for my lifestyle.
Your life is responding to your attitude.
4. Being Coachable/Teachable
Opening up your mind is so essential for changing anything about your life. You will encounter multiple people every single day who have some kind of knowledge base to offer. And I guarantee they are all willing to share. You do not know everything, and you will never know everything. Being teachable is a great trait to have, because it shows you are willing to work and it shows you are willing to learn.
5. Work Ethic
Work ethic is more than just for work. The effort you put in to all aspects of your life will reflect. Create daily habits, follow through with tasks, and take responsibility for yourself.
6. Be Prepared
Being prepared for work, a job interview, class, or a meeting requires a certain amount of dedication. You need to learn how to love learning. There should never be a time you stop reading or watching things that can propel your goals.
This can even be applied to the most basic of entry level work positions. If you are a waitress, I would look into how to boost your interpersonal skills or sales skills. What could I do to make my guests feel more comfortable, and most importantly, spend more money? Is boosting alcohol sales per check the key to better take home pay? (Tip: Fuck yes it is)
As a retail store employee, are you knowledgeable about your products? Do you know the ingredients, or anything about the brands of what your selling? How is your attitude at the register?
These are the kind of questions you need to be asking yourself to be prepared.
