More Joy on the Job » goals http://morejoyonthejob.com Useful hints, ideas and podcasts on how you can discover more joy on the job Wed, 02 May 2012 22:36:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Overcome Anxiety — Negotiate for Happiness at Work http://morejoyonthejob.com/overcome-anxiety-negotiate-for-happiness-at-work http://morejoyonthejob.com/overcome-anxiety-negotiate-for-happiness-at-work#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:20:26 +0000 madison http://morejoyonthejob.com/overcome-anxiety-negotiate-for-happiness-at-work by Doris Helge, Ph.D.

Your ability to negotiate and persuade so your needs are met are related to every challenge at work — conflict resolution, communication, difficult people, work-life balance, employee retention, self-promotion, and setting boundaries. These are only a few examples of why it’s essential for you to feel comfortable negotiating so you can experience more joy on the job. If you are a manager, you also need to know how to negotiate on behalf of your employees so you can retain your best and brightest staff.

Michelle Ulrich, Founder of the Virtual Nation, is offering you a second complimentary teleseminar regarding “Overcome Anxiety – Use Negotiation to Achieve Joy on the Job.” Presenter Doris Helge, Ph.D., Executive Director of New Paradigm Seminars and author of “Joy on the Job,” http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com will provide this fun, interactive seminar on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:00 EST.

Seminar overview:

“Overcome Anxiety – Negotiate for Happiness at Work”

Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don’t feel 100 percent comfortable when negotiating. Learn the fastest way to overcome anxiety when you’re trying to influence another person to take a certain action. Discover a secret formula that can cut your learning curve in half as you elevate your negotiation and persuasion skills. Get paid what you deserve and allow other people to gain rich rewards by helping you achieve your goals.

Benefits for you:

__ Discover three ethical ways to escalate the other person’s enthusiasm about helping you achieve your goals.
__ Quickly alleviate anxiety about asking for what you need.
__ Use well-tested “magical questions and phrases” that can ensure your needs are met.

About the presenter:

Doris Helge, Ph.D.’s clients call her “The Joy on the Job Coach.” Dr. Helge is passionate about helping you get your needs met by learning to be a powerful negotiator. Doris is author of many books, including “Joy on the Job” and “Transforming Pain Into Power,” now published in five languages. She is also a trainer and consultant at companies as large as Microsoft. She previously directed two national human service organizations. She has also been on faculty at universities in Texas, Kentucky, and Washington. She has been interviewed on “The Today Show,” CNN, and NPR. You’ll enjoy the benefits of Doris’ ability to understand and address your unique needs.

About New Paradigm Seminars:

“Joy on the Job” and “Develop Powerful Negotiation & Persuasion Skills” are only two of over 100 cutting-edge programs and products provided each year by New Paradigm Seminars. Happiness at work is our specialty. We empower you to create a productive, profitable work life rich in personal fulfillment, meaning, and rewarding relationships. Every seminar, keynote, book, CD, and webinar help you immediately create more joy on the job.

Registration: This is a Complimentary Teleseminar – To register, just go to http://thevirtualnation.eventbrite.com/ Michelle Ulrich’s staff will email you the teleseminar telephone and pin number. They will send a reminder a few days before the call.

]]> http://morejoyonthejob.com/overcome-anxiety-negotiate-for-happiness-at-work/feed 0 Afraid to Make a Career Change? Claim Your Joy on the Job! http://morejoyonthejob.com/afraid-to-make-a-career-change-show-002 http://morejoyonthejob.com/afraid-to-make-a-career-change-show-002#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:38:45 +0000 madison http://morejoyonthejob.com/afraid-to-make-a-career-change-show-002 Want more happiness at work . . . but fear of change interferes? You deserve joy on the job. “More Joy on the Job Radio Show” guest, Heather
Renhard, will inspire you to follow your heart.

Fear of failure? Ms. Renhard will help you quiet your inner critic and boost your self esteem and success by taking a leap of faith.

Interviewer: Doris Helge, Ph.D., http://www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com

]]> http://morejoyonthejob.com/afraid-to-make-a-career-change-show-002/feed 0 Proven Negotiation & Persuasion Tips for Joy on the Job http://morejoyonthejob.com/proven-negotiation-persuasion-tips-for-joy-on-the-job http://morejoyonthejob.com/proven-negotiation-persuasion-tips-for-joy-on-the-job#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:47:58 +0000 madison http://morejoyonthejob.com/proven-negotiation-persuasion-tips-for-joy-on-the-job by Doris Helge, Ph.D.

Negotiation and persuasion skills are essential to your happiness at work. Michelle Ulrich, Founder of The Virtual Nation, has arranged an opportunity to help you gain more joy on the job by boosting your negotiation and persuasion skills.

Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don’t feel 100 percent comfortable when negotiating. Learn the fastest way to overcome anxiety when you’re trying to influence another person to take a certain action. Discover a secret formula that can cut your learning curve in half as you elevate your negotiation and persuasion skills.

All of this will help you get paid what you deserve and . . . allow other people to gain rich rewards by helping you achieve your goals.

All of us spend a great deal of time every day negotiating. We need certain resources to meet our needs and do our best work.

We’re all sometimes frustrated when people don’t see things “our way” or implement our ideas.

To hear proven tips regarding negotiation & persuasion, take advantage of an opportunity on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. EST. You’ll receive ideas you can immediately use to make your work easier and more fun.

You can still register to attend by going to www.TheVirtualNation.com

After you register, they will send you the “Learning Guide” for the session.

Here’s an excerpt from the teleseminar description:

There are three objectives for the teleseminar provided by Doris Helge, Ph.D., titled, “Overcome Anxiety — The Power of Negotiation to Achieve More Joy on the Job.”

__ Three ethical ways to escalate the other person’s enthusiasm about helping you achieve your goals.
__ Quickly alleviate anxiety about asking for what you need.
__ Use well-tested “magical questions and phrases” that can ensure your needs are met.

You’re part of the dawning of a joyful new era in the world of work.

Congratulations on being a progressive thinker!

Also, take advantage of new “Happiness at Work” podcasts at www.JoyOnTheJob.info

Michelle Ulrich will interview Doris Helge, Ph.D. Her clients call her, “The Joy On The Job Coach.” She is Executive Director, New Paradigm Seminars, author of “Joy on the Job” www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com and other books published in many foreign languages, such as, “Transforming Pain Into Power” www.TransformingPainIntoPower.com

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© 2005 …. by Doris Helge, Ph.D.

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RANDY: When workplace changes push me to the max, I plug away as hard as I can until I finally have to take sick leave.

SANDY: When times are tough at work, I give 100% to myself so I can give 100% at the office.

Self-care is evidence of self-respect, which is essential if you are to experience joy and fulfillment at work. The following tips will help you stay balanced and energized at work.

 

PAY YOUR BODY FIRST

Be aware of your personal needs. Notice your physiological reactions to potential stressors. Self-awareness can dissipate stress by increasing awareness of your choices.

Maintain your energy level and your ability to concentrate by eating breakfast and a balanced diet. Allow yourself adequate time to sleep. Make sure each day includes at least fifteen minutes of quiet, reflective time. (Deep breathing and meditation reduce stress while providing clarity.) Avoid too much caffeine, alcohol, white flour, and sugar. They cause fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, and mood swings.

Drink about sixty-four ounces of clean water a day. Most people live in a chronic state of dehydration. Unfortunately, they are not aware of it and interpret their body’s cries for water as hunger. They eat more and feel fatigued or irritable. Juices, coffee, and soda do not provide the same benefits as water.

 

MAINTAIN BALANCE

Achieve a sense of stability by setting appropriate boundaries. Rotate periods of intense challenges with recuperation. Take mini-breaks during your workday. Use the breathing and other tools throughout this book to help you de-stress.

Steer clear of rumors and gossip, both of which contribute to stress. Instead, depend on your intuition, which is much more reliable.

Value yourself enough to set limits, prioritize what is important, and ignore what is trivial. Postpone nonessential decisions during periods of high stress. Continue to be aware of what you cannot control. Focus your energy in ways that will serve you in the long term. When it is vacation time, love yourself enough to relax instead of taking a “working vacation”.

 

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF

Know who you are. Live your values, passion, and life purpose. No matter how beneficial some aspects of a potential change may be, you will not be happy if you violate your values.

Authentically express your talents and your individuality at work. Constructively express your emotions.

Set goals that will benefit you personally as well as professionally and are consistent with your values and life purpose. Then set realistic objectives by breaking your goals into manageable pieces. Reward yourself as you make progress.

 

BECOME A SUPPORTER

Be your own best support system by believing in yourself. When you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself of your capabilities by reflecting on the results of the “Been There, Done That” exercise or reviewing past positive evaluations concerning your performance.

Remind yourself that challenges are an essential key to enhancing your self-esteem. Maintain your determination to stretch and grow. Physically remind yourself of your intention by holding your body in an erect position when sitting and walking.

 

LIGHTEN UP

Whenever possible, incorporate humor, fun, and creativity into your workday. Post a note to yourself to maintain an attitude of gratitude.

After work, watch funny movies, visit a toy store, or play with children. Allow kids to inspire you by watching how open-minded and curious they are when exploring change and challenges.

 

THRIVE WHEN FACED WITH TOXINS

As the exercise below indicates, you can thrive even if you work in a toxic corporate culture. One of the most glowing examples of one’s ability to radiate a calm presence in the midst of chaos was discovered in an organization where rumors were plentiful about the details of an upcoming merger. It was clear that facts would continue to be scarce until the board of directors met again. The environment was tense, and most employees were fearful and irritable. However, a number of employees maintained a state of peaceful composure. Their secrets are described below.

 

CREATE A PERSONAL JOY ZONE WHEN SURROUNDED BY CHAOS

When times are tense, explore the following techniques.

  • Consciously walk at 80 to 90 percent of your normal speed. Notice how this slightly decreased pace affects your mood and decreases stress.
  • Describe a challenge as you think your favorite comedian would.
  • Draw a problem as a cartoon.
  • Practice good posture. Studies have concluded that standing and sitting up straight sends a message to your brain that causes you to feel more optimistic, confident, and in control. Consider signing up for a yoga or Pilates class. These techniques increase your awareness of the link between your body and mind.
  • Express your fears and frustrations to trusted individuals rather than bottling them up and damaging your immune system.
  • Choose a frequently-occurring cue within your work environment, such as the sound of a door closing, an e-mail alert, or people saying a certain word. Each time the prompt occurs, slowly inhale. This should be a deep belly breath. Then exhale slowly through your mouth. When possible, repeat this process three times.
  • Play music that nurtures your soul, even if you must wear headphones to listen to it. Music has the power to directly affect the areas of your brain associated with reward and pleasure.
  • Inhale an aroma that produces a sense of peace, calm, or joy. Use a single essential oil or a combination of oils. Consider lavendar, ylang ylang, patchouly, bergamot, geranium, rosewood, or citrus fragrances such as orange or tangerine.
  • Use plants and pictures of beautiful outdoor scenes to develop a soothing green space in your office. Consider purchasing a small desk fountain that produces the comforting sounds of softly flowing water.
  • Notice when you tense your shoulders. Consciously let go of the tension.
  • Purposely touch the keys on your keypad more softly than usual or swing your arms more gently when walking. Observe any change in your mood and in the quality of your work.
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RELY ON THE ONE PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE

“Your future depends on many things, but mostly on you.” –.Frank Tyger

In the end, you are all you’ve got. You are not only responsible for your own happiness at work, you are responsible for taking excellent care of your most important work tools-your body, mind, and spirit.

Don’t waste energy feeling guilty about taking care of yourself. Your performance will significantly improve with self-nurturing. On the other hand, everyone concerned will lose if you consistently allow self-discipline to outbalance self-care.

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