At Truvelop, we know that change isn’t just manager-driven. Employees have the ability to drive their own experience and create an environment that inspires growth and engagement. That’s why Truvelop sends out monthly Truvelop Tips directly to the employees of each of our clients. Here’s an excerpt from November’s Employee Truvelop Tip: Express Gratitude to Drive Resilience.
Did you know that strong feelings of gratitude have a direct positive correlation to increased resilience? As we head into the final stretch of the year, it’ll be important that you have a strong foundation in place. The end of the year always holds some additional stress between the holidays and the last sprint to hit our goals. By practicing gratitude now, you can prepare yourself to bounce back and navigate the pressure with ease.
Gratitude can look like a lot of different things. Practicing regular gratitude has been shown to improve health and mood, strengthen relationships, and create a more positive perception of quality of life, even during periods of high-stress. In the workplace, this means greater motivation, greater inspiration, more positive Manager-Team Member relationships, and an overall more positive employee experience. Whether we are explicitly saying thanks or celebrating the progress that we’ve made, we can incorporate gratitude into our daily habits.
Where do you want to incorporate more gratitude?
For your work: What do you enjoy most about your role? What are you most proud of from this past performance period? Knowing what motivates and inspires you can help you to tap into those components more when you’re feeling a bit more stressed or even disengaged. Check out Building Motivation and Engagement from our Knowledge Center to learn more.
For your team: Was there anyone who helped you to overcome an obstacle recently? What makes your team unique? Your team is your support system, so finding ways to give a shoutout or say thank you helps everyone to feel good about their contributions. Send a Spark to this Team Member to let them know you appreciate their contributions.
For your organization: Do you believe in your organization’s mission? Which of their values do you most align with? Reminding yourself of what you like most about where you work can be a great way to express gratitude and renew commitment to your work.
As we enter the final push of the year, everyone can use a good reminder of what they appreciate most about their employee experience. When we take the time to take stock of all that we are grateful for, we can boost our resilience, motivation, and engagement, and finish the year on a high note.
