Good morning, Steemians!
I thought I'd write about owning up to our short comings today since I have been thinking along these lines this past weekend, such as when I just don't have the drive to really put in my best effort in getting work done. I don't like to consider myself as a lazy individual, but there are times when I want to do nothing but lounge around, read a good book, and sleep. We've had several days of rain, and whenever we have these downpours I can't resist just staying in all day, doing as little as possible!
Tomorrow I start a new job in a fast paced restaurant, one of the busiest in my local area.
Although, tomorrow morning is strictly orientation, I know I am going to dread waking up at 8 a.m. to meet the traffic. I really hate driving in inclement weather, too. Training starts next week and afterwards, I should be on the schedule.
So, today I'm thinking about how can I get myself better prepared to reenter the workforce? What can I do that will motivate me to greet the day with an air of productivity instead of dread?
One factor is getting plenty of good rest, sleeping through the night. I'm also reminded to set my alarm and to not hit the snooze button as I've been sorely tempted to do since my short time of unemployment since October. I hated getting up at 4:30 in the morning, and working in that popcorn plant so much so that I won't ever look at Popz popcorn the same especially after knowing how it is made, and the disgusting amount of "buttery" grease I treaded through walking those concrete floors for eight hours for minimum wage pay.
Hopefully, this job will fare much better in my long term outlook of working for a living wage. Like a friend here said, we all have to eat and that's the only reason why I took the job honestly. Maybe one day I'll become a prolific writer, pen some genius idea and no longer have to punch in a time clock, but until that day gets here, here we are!
Tonight, I'm going shopping for some much needed clothing items, and coffee. I find this helps whenever I'm starting a new job, buy some new shoes and my confidence level rises.
My question to you, is how do you get motivated each work day? What's been the best way to integrate into the workplace environment, and how do you approach new coworkers?
I'll be keeping you guys updated as the days go by on the new job!
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