Rest and Reset

Carlissa Runnels • December 24, 2024

Being a productive employee means knowing when to invest back into yourself. Taking small breaks is fine, but sometimes it is not enough. In those moments, the best way to rejuvenate yourself is to take a few days off and decompress.

Rest

I have seen people have the most significant breakthroughs and produce the most innovative ideas after returning from a much-needed vacation. When and where is up to you. Whether you are at home resting or you decide to venture out. The point is to unplug and disconnect from your work. That means leaning into delegating your work so you do not have to interrupt your rest time to complete assignments. Leader support is key for employees to implement this self-care action. They must lead by example and prioritize their time off. Doing so will give employees the security to take time off as well. Employees who feel compelled not to use their sick or vacation time will become less productive over time.

Reset

Taking time to reset is actually a strategic approach to self-development. Resetting is the next step after rest because it is more efficient when you have a fresh outlook. After your body has gotten sufficient rest, you can see situations in a different light. The expectation with a reset is that you now have a new viewpoint on the tasks and assignments for which you are responsible. When taking time to reset, you are stepping back, refocusing, and then beginning again. Resetting helps you eliminate distractions and focus on the important things. Resetting boosts creativity and spurs innovation. If you ever feel like you are overwhelmed, stuck, or just need to refocus it may be time for you to rest and reset.

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Beating Employee Burnout

By Carlissa Runnels • November 22, 2024

As motivated as we are to become great leaders and employees, we should be just as motivated to prioritize our own personal well-being. Otherwise, we can begin to experience signs of burnout, which can negatively impact our performance and health. When employees are consistently exposed to workplace stress, they are at risk of becoming burned out. If you experience constant exhaustion just by thinking of your work before you even get to the office, feelings of cynicism related to your job, or reduced personal effectiveness, you may be encountering burnout. Burnout will rob you of your joy, passion, and motivation. Therefore, to be the best version of ourselves personally and professionally, we must take steps to manage workplace stress. Many programs and models will help you accomplish this. However, you can also do three things on your own to increase your well-being and decrease burnout: (1) Identify the source, (2) Intervene promptly, and (3) Improve the environment going forward.

Creating a Culture of Civility

By Carlissa Runnels • October 15, 2024

As an employee, you get to choose where you work, but you do not get to choose who you work with. That is why organizations are full of people with varying opinions, backgrounds, upbringing, education, morals, values, and beliefs. Within these organizations, we encourage leaders to promote diversity. However, we also need to establish a positive way to engage with others when faced with diversity of thought. That is why SHRM is promoting their campaign for 1 Million Civil Conversations . Fostering civility at work can lead to a better employee experience, improved well-being, fewer employee relations issues, and increased innovation, among many other benefits. I believe there are two interpersonal skills we can all work on to help us drive those civil conversations: consideration and courage.