A Year of Purposeful Work

Over the past year, we had a whole 12 months to shake things up in our lives and with our work colleagues. Whether we stumbled a bit or scored some wins, each of us has a unique story from the past year.

Now, looking ahead to the upcoming year, how about making it even better? Here are a few suggestions to cultivate a more meaningful work experience.

Build Healthy Relationships

Not just with family, friends, and your life partner, but also at work, with your colleagues or collaborators. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel well when there is even a small misunderstanding at work. Positive and supportive relationships are crucial for your mental health, both within and outside the workplace.

Work Satisfaction and Purpose

Finding satisfaction and a sense of purpose in your work has a huge impact on your overall happiness. In Romania we have a word I hate - „scârbiciu” - invented by someone who was unhappy with his/her own choices in life and assumed that work is only that, something you hate. Do a change while you can to find satisfaction in those 8 hours / day, five days per week, that represent such a big part of your adult life. 

Physical and Mental Health

Take care of your health, see a doctor, take a break once in a while, and have an active lifestyle. It’s not only about going to the gym, it’s about maintaining your mental health as well: have in-person meetings with the people you work with or just grab a coffee together from time to time. Allow time for relaxation and informal connection, life doesn't have to be a non-stop marathon, that is only a recipe for burnout.

Environmental Sustainability

Let's not forget the impact our work has on the environment: try to reduce your carbon footprint, promote eco-friendly initiatives, and encourage sustainable practices in day-to-day operations.

If you are a decision maker in your organization, vote for a flexible work model to reduce commuting-related carbon emissions, implement energy-efficient practices in office spaces, and explore partnerships with environmentally conscious companies.

Cultivate Collaboration and Team Connectivity

Prioritize collaboration and team connectivity: maybe you have a team and they look up to you for support and confidence. Make time for them, go out for lunch once in a while, laugh, talk, change the scenery, and repeat this experience until it becomes a habit. Don't allow rust to come between you.

According to the Harvard Business Review (HBR), for effective employee collaboration, 25% of working days in a month need to be allocated for face-to-face meetings, and you can do this from the many flexible spaces around you that allow you to work closer to home.

Anything else you consider important? Let us know at hello at pluria.co.

Have a meaningful end of the year and a prosperous new one 🙂