Valuing your work self

But even before the pandemic it was not uncommon for many to undervalue their work contribution. After all, it’s human nature to play down our impact at work and on others.

Knowing your worth in the workplace, however, is the key to success. If you are to become more driven, ambitious, and keen to improve performance, being confident is imperative.

Maintaining self-confidence and knowing your worth is often easier said than done. Women especially can find self-assurance difficult.

There are some things you can do, however, to boost your confidence.

Attend professional development training; find a mentor; set clear and definable goals; focus on your strengths; avoid negative self-talk; be curious and try new things; be creative and think outside the square; seek feedback and be ready to adapt and evolve; and do not be afraid to make errors (we all do).

Remember, ‘to err is human, to forgive divine’.

Change comes to every workplace at some stage so being flexible and willing to take up new challenges will put you in a strong position. Being stuck in the past will not impress managers but they will be impressed with those who are keen to adapt.

It is important to step back occasionally and reflect where you are at in terms of your career. What is your purpose and can you do things differently. If you have been churning a way at the same job for too long you may have become stale and unproductive.

New challenges await, so now could be the time to spread your wings.

Footnote: Labour Day is held on the first Monday in October in New South Wales, the ACT and South Australia. It is observed in Western Australia on the first Monday in March, while Victoria and Tasmania commemorate it on the second Monday in March.

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