"Starting a new job can be exciting and intense, but new hires often fall into traps that can lead straight to burnout."
"Instead of aiming for work-life balance, focus on work-life sustainability, engaging strategically in efforts during the transition phase."
"Motivation directly impacts our success, accounting for 80% of performance according to research. We must shape our motivation ourselves."
"Building motivation can include linking the role to personal values, asking leaders for impact stories, and cultivating positive relationships."
Starting a new job can lead to excitement and intensity, but new hires are often at risk of burnout. Conventional tactics like striving for work-life balance can create unrealistic expectations. Instead, emphasizing work-life sustainability is essential, allowing for a more strategic approach to the initial demanding phase. Successful transition relies on self-motivation, which accounts for a significant portion of job performance. By aligning work to personal values, seeking real-world impact stories from leadership, and fostering positive relationships, new hires can navigate challenges effectively without burning out.
Read at Fast Company
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]