Sport Psychology in the Workplace Flashcards
How can employees effectively prepare for their workday?
Aim for at least 8 hours a night of sleep
Don’t sleep with you work, allow for at least an hour between the time you finish your task and when you go to bed
Eat nothing at least 2 hours before bed
Have a nutritious breakfast in the morning
Review your plan for the next day at the end of each day
What items should you include in planning for next day?
Anything that occurred (or not) today that has to be addressed tomorrow
Key priority for tomorrow
Quick list of things to do tomorrow, the manageable the better, start in the morning for a head start
The mentality your want to have tomorrow
What is career success?
Enthusiasm is one key to success, look for a job that thrills you
Don’t give up when you are not there, take steps to get there
Have family and friends that care and love them
Put in time for leisure, pleasure and work
How can employees balance of work and personal life?
Aim for 8 hours of sleep a night
Vacation once a year and have time home away for work
Make time away from work a requirement
Connect with people outside of work
Make time for enjoyment in the schedule
Develop interests in sports, gardening or another hobby
Volunteer-perspective on what is essential and not take yourself seriously
Seek assistance like delegating
Consider your family and friends, communicate with children and spouse regularly, review calendar , clarify roles, duties, discuss your values and resolve conflicts
To be effective, be on the same page, effective teams have communication, understanding rules, and duties
Develop routine and deal with values and disputes
Family is a unit
How can employees concentrate amidst distraction?
You don’t leave finacial stress, family pressure, health issues and other problems at work
Make sure you sleep and diet properly- physical condition impacts concentration ability
Strive for emotional well-being
Home stress makes it difficult to concentrate at work at vice versa
How can employees take a timeout from stress?
Could be a hard job or a co-worker diagreement
Walk away from the situation- helps you take a deep breaths and clear your thoughts
Talk to or call a good friends or family member -venting frustrations helps you to move on, lock your office door or go outside
Get out and get fresh air-relaxing take a calm breath, walk around and return prepared to face any situation
Journal about stress-let it go-computer-usb-no one can read it
Visualize for 10 minutes to recentre yourself
Deep breathing- relax and visualize the attitude and emotional state you wish to be in. Imagine quieting throughts
Address the stress the stress directly and let it go, compartientalize if needed but not too long
How can employees control their emotions?
Exercising
Praying
Meditation
Taking care of worries and fears
Look for guidance and counseling
Request assistance
Discuss emotions
Understand your emotions and personality for when you work best
Be clear on objectives for the day or hour-Distraction will have a harder time derailing you if you have a goal in mind
How can employees perform under pressure?
Face stressors such as when your boss calls you to their office or a pushed up deadline
Considered when you managed pressure successfully to perform well under pressure, These memories will give you a mental boost and a boost of confidence
Concentrate on breathing and relaxing muscles. This will not completely do your job, but they will assist you in conserving energy and utilize it to concentrate
How can employees establish effective work routines?
Waking up at a specific time
Eating a specific breakfast
Exercise
Arrive 30 minutes early to answer emails and phone calls
Find a routine that works for you that helps you stay on track and boost productivity, critical parts of company success.
How can employees focus on tasks rather than outcomes?
You do not have control over the outcome, you do have control over the process
If you focus on results, you worry and that decreases success, focus on the process and it leads to better results and it is all you can control
How can employees cope with conflict and diversity?
Work-life balance incorperates a lot of relationships, relationships with supervisor, employees, co-workers, subordinates, clients and suppliers
If you disagree with someone, approach it honestly, professionally, and directly. If you dwell on the dispute, it can increase resentment, affecting performance and organization performance. Nothing good comes from ignoring problems. Confront it as soon as you are aware
What should employees keep in mind when confronting difficulties?
1 step at a time, 1 day at a time, if you do not slow down and concentrate, you’ll panic, which is a catastrophe. Do not get too far ahead of yourself by worrying about all the possible consequences
Do not do it alone-emotional relationship with friends and family- get through difficulties
Concentrate on solutions, not how you feel about them-Adversity cannot be changed, focus on a solution
