Hello to all,
I need some help ...
am to sit for an assessment n need to be sure about the happenings in HR.
it can be the visit of any big name in HR to India, or some burning issue that i should know about.
can someone plz help me out on this front ....
also if there is anyother thread existing on such or similar topic plz do let me know.....
Regards,
Pallavi
From India, Pune
2I need some help ...
am to sit for an assessment n need to be sure about the happenings in HR.
it can be the visit of any big name in HR to India, or some burning issue that i should know about.
can someone plz help me out on this front ....
also if there is anyother thread existing on such or similar topic plz do let me know.....
Regards,
Pallavi
From India, Pune
Hi Pallavi,
Well..there are so many things happenings..all u gotta do is read up a lot..like today's issue on SC jugdement on overruling the company's right on withdrawl of resignation of employee even it accepts the same..
Would like you to read this article which may help you on personal
level…may help you to tackle successfully the test..
Best of luck!!
Rajat
CONGRUENCE AND JOB STRESS
by Barbara Brady
Do you love what you do for work? Or, do you merely
tolerate it? Or, despise it, evidenced by Sundays
spent thinking about your coming week at work, as a
deep feeling of dread slowly permeates your entire
being. In your attempt to keep Monday at bay, you try
spending Sunday doing something fun or relaxing, but
the day passes quickly, and you were never fully "in
the moment" anyway, distracted with thoughts of work…
Does this last description fit you? I hope not. Yet if
it does, there is hope.
I believe one of the biggest causes of stress is due
to internal conflict, rather than external factors. It
arises from a discrepancy between who you really are,
and what you're doing in your life and work. Put
another way, it means living incongruously. To be
"incongruous" means to be lacking harmony within
yourself because what you are doing in your life is
incompatible and not in agreement with your
principles.
In this article, I encourage you to:
1. Reflect on internal stress you may be feeling about
your work.
2.Do some exercises that will help you get back in
touch with your essence.
3. Learn how to assess what type(s) of work would not
only be a congruent match for you, but would allow you
to wake up each day energized and full of enthusiasm.
How does being incongruent relate to stress? Any
internal conflict will drain you of energy, since
there are opposing forces inside you fighting for
control. When your energy is depleted, your immune
system is compromised, making you more susceptible to
stress, and illness. With respect to work, one voice
may be telling you, "I need this job for the benefits,
and stock options. I'll be able to retire in five
years." Another voice is saying, "I don't believe in
what this company is doing. I don't feel good about
working here." Or, one voice is saying, "The job's not
that bad. I enjoy the work alright." The other side,
"I feel uneasy going to work each day. I don't know
why…I don't feel connected to my co-workers. We have
nothing in common."
In September 1995, I was working out of my home as an
outside sales consultant for a telecommunications
company in Massachusetts. I was feeling numb and
stressed. One of my voices had been saying, "Don't
complain. I can't have everything. This is a great
job! I work out of the house, have a manager I
respect, a lot of freedom, and I make good money." But
the other voice finally won out. The voice that said,
"I love talking with customers. But I could care less
about long distance! I want to find out who my
customers are, and what makes them feel alive! I want
to help them remember their passions. That's when I
feel most alive!"
That day in September was the beginning of a search to
find work that held meaning for me. First, I had to
re-connect with who I was. The process has been well
worth it.
How do you know if the internal conflict you feel is
due to work? Some signs may include:
You decided on your job for reasons based solely on
logic, without listening to your "gut feeling" about
it.
You wear a mask at work, afraid to voice opinions
differing from the "partyline".
Your values don't match those of the company.
You start showing physical signs of stress at the job.
You lose energy at your work, and/or feel numb.
You're counting the months and days until next year's
vacation.
You hear a little voice inside your head that you
choose to ignore, saying things like "What am I doing
here?" "I've got to get out of here!" "I don't know
how much more I can take…" "I can't stand this." "I
hate this job!" "Somebody help me-please!"
______________________ (fill in your own)
Once you start taking the time to get re-acquainted
with yourself, it will be easier to define what you
must have in your work for it to hold meaning for you;
work where you will feel alive, energized, and
"well-used".
Getting re-acquainted with yourself is a gradual
process, and can be done any number of ways. It is a
necessary process if you want to alleviate stress, and
find peace within yourself.
1. Make two lists. Title one, "The Top Ten Things I
Would Do If I Had One Year To Live." Title the next,
"The Top Ten Things I Would Do If I Won The Lottery."
See what your priorities are.
2. Meditate and /or pray. Even ten minutes a day will
help, and can also reduce your blood pressure.
3. Keep A Journal. Write down all thoughts that arise
concerning your job. See where the conflict(s) exist.
Write your thoughts after meditation, the dreams you
had the night before, or anything else.
4. Take a trip. Traveling someplace new gives us a
fresh perspective and the chance to re-create
ourselves.
5. Read inspirational books. Peruse the shelves at
your local bookstore.
Re-assessing your work:
1. Take some assessment tests. There is the MBTI, and
The Strong Interest Inventory. The Johnson O'Connor
Research Foundation is a great place to go to get
experientially tested on your aptitudes.
2. Brainstorm - Write down everything you love doing,
including hobbies. See if you can group any/all of
these together in the form of potential paid work.
3. Make a list of criteria for everything you would
love to have in your work and a list for everything
you don't want in your work. Asterisk the absolutes.
Make these lists based on what you've learned from all
your past work experience.
4. Talk to close friends. Find out what they see your
strengths as being. Ask them what they could see you
doing. (At the same time, don't give your power away
to anyone. Remember, in the end only you can decide
what's right for you.)
5. Lastly and most importantly, pay attention to your
energy and signs from your body however subtle. If
your work is a good fit for you overall, it should
bring your energy level up. If you're feeling drained,
de-energized, tired and bored, keep searching.
Exercise: Begin today to listen to and honor your
feelings, body signals, energy level, and thoughts.
Look for patterns. One way to do this is to keep a
daily log. Record key events that happen throughout
the day. Next to each, have columns for "Feelings",
"Body Signals", "Energy Level" and "Thoughts". Record
what pertained to each. "Events" listed could be as
simple as:
8:00 a.m. Left for work
11:00 a.m. Sales Meeting
1:00 a.m.Lunch
5:00 p.m.Left For Day
7:00 p.m. Played Softball
Don't analyze what you write. This is very important.
Wait two weeks to a month, then go back and read what
you've written, looking for patterns. How are you
feeling each morning when you arrive at work and open
the office door? Are there certain people around whom
your energy always feels drained? Do you get a spurt
of energy at 3:00 when doing a particular task at
work? Does your body feel tense during meetings? When
do you find it difficult to be "present", with your
thoughts straying to "What will I do this weekend?" or
"How soon can I leave?"
This is a gradual process. Be patient with yourself.
When you move closer to congruence in your work and
life, you will find more unity and peace. This will
free up your energy to explore additional
possibilities. With each positive step you take, your
immune system will be strengthened, making you less
susceptible to external stressors and illness.
You will know when you've discovered what you're
passionate about. You will feel "in the zone". In
darts, it's the bull's eye. In tennis, it's the soft
spot in the center of your racket, which you feel as
soon as you've hit the ball. When you state what you
love to do out loud, you may feel a "click", a
"Eureka" experience of "This is it." You will feel
sharp, on target, and fully alive.
Barbara Brady, M.I.M. Job Stress Help Consultant
From India, Pune
Well..there are so many things happenings..all u gotta do is read up a lot..like today's issue on SC jugdement on overruling the company's right on withdrawl of resignation of employee even it accepts the same..
Would like you to read this article which may help you on personal
level…may help you to tackle successfully the test..
Best of luck!!
Rajat
CONGRUENCE AND JOB STRESS
by Barbara Brady
Do you love what you do for work? Or, do you merely
tolerate it? Or, despise it, evidenced by Sundays
spent thinking about your coming week at work, as a
deep feeling of dread slowly permeates your entire
being. In your attempt to keep Monday at bay, you try
spending Sunday doing something fun or relaxing, but
the day passes quickly, and you were never fully "in
the moment" anyway, distracted with thoughts of work…
Does this last description fit you? I hope not. Yet if
it does, there is hope.
I believe one of the biggest causes of stress is due
to internal conflict, rather than external factors. It
arises from a discrepancy between who you really are,
and what you're doing in your life and work. Put
another way, it means living incongruously. To be
"incongruous" means to be lacking harmony within
yourself because what you are doing in your life is
incompatible and not in agreement with your
principles.
In this article, I encourage you to:
1. Reflect on internal stress you may be feeling about
your work.
2.Do some exercises that will help you get back in
touch with your essence.
3. Learn how to assess what type(s) of work would not
only be a congruent match for you, but would allow you
to wake up each day energized and full of enthusiasm.
How does being incongruent relate to stress? Any
internal conflict will drain you of energy, since
there are opposing forces inside you fighting for
control. When your energy is depleted, your immune
system is compromised, making you more susceptible to
stress, and illness. With respect to work, one voice
may be telling you, "I need this job for the benefits,
and stock options. I'll be able to retire in five
years." Another voice is saying, "I don't believe in
what this company is doing. I don't feel good about
working here." Or, one voice is saying, "The job's not
that bad. I enjoy the work alright." The other side,
"I feel uneasy going to work each day. I don't know
why…I don't feel connected to my co-workers. We have
nothing in common."
In September 1995, I was working out of my home as an
outside sales consultant for a telecommunications
company in Massachusetts. I was feeling numb and
stressed. One of my voices had been saying, "Don't
complain. I can't have everything. This is a great
job! I work out of the house, have a manager I
respect, a lot of freedom, and I make good money." But
the other voice finally won out. The voice that said,
"I love talking with customers. But I could care less
about long distance! I want to find out who my
customers are, and what makes them feel alive! I want
to help them remember their passions. That's when I
feel most alive!"
That day in September was the beginning of a search to
find work that held meaning for me. First, I had to
re-connect with who I was. The process has been well
worth it.
How do you know if the internal conflict you feel is
due to work? Some signs may include:
You decided on your job for reasons based solely on
logic, without listening to your "gut feeling" about
it.
You wear a mask at work, afraid to voice opinions
differing from the "partyline".
Your values don't match those of the company.
You start showing physical signs of stress at the job.
You lose energy at your work, and/or feel numb.
You're counting the months and days until next year's
vacation.
You hear a little voice inside your head that you
choose to ignore, saying things like "What am I doing
here?" "I've got to get out of here!" "I don't know
how much more I can take…" "I can't stand this." "I
hate this job!" "Somebody help me-please!"
______________________ (fill in your own)
Once you start taking the time to get re-acquainted
with yourself, it will be easier to define what you
must have in your work for it to hold meaning for you;
work where you will feel alive, energized, and
"well-used".
Getting re-acquainted with yourself is a gradual
process, and can be done any number of ways. It is a
necessary process if you want to alleviate stress, and
find peace within yourself.
1. Make two lists. Title one, "The Top Ten Things I
Would Do If I Had One Year To Live." Title the next,
"The Top Ten Things I Would Do If I Won The Lottery."
See what your priorities are.
2. Meditate and /or pray. Even ten minutes a day will
help, and can also reduce your blood pressure.
3. Keep A Journal. Write down all thoughts that arise
concerning your job. See where the conflict(s) exist.
Write your thoughts after meditation, the dreams you
had the night before, or anything else.
4. Take a trip. Traveling someplace new gives us a
fresh perspective and the chance to re-create
ourselves.
5. Read inspirational books. Peruse the shelves at
your local bookstore.
Re-assessing your work:
1. Take some assessment tests. There is the MBTI, and
The Strong Interest Inventory. The Johnson O'Connor
Research Foundation is a great place to go to get
experientially tested on your aptitudes.
2. Brainstorm - Write down everything you love doing,
including hobbies. See if you can group any/all of
these together in the form of potential paid work.
3. Make a list of criteria for everything you would
love to have in your work and a list for everything
you don't want in your work. Asterisk the absolutes.
Make these lists based on what you've learned from all
your past work experience.
4. Talk to close friends. Find out what they see your
strengths as being. Ask them what they could see you
doing. (At the same time, don't give your power away
to anyone. Remember, in the end only you can decide
what's right for you.)
5. Lastly and most importantly, pay attention to your
energy and signs from your body however subtle. If
your work is a good fit for you overall, it should
bring your energy level up. If you're feeling drained,
de-energized, tired and bored, keep searching.
Exercise: Begin today to listen to and honor your
feelings, body signals, energy level, and thoughts.
Look for patterns. One way to do this is to keep a
daily log. Record key events that happen throughout
the day. Next to each, have columns for "Feelings",
"Body Signals", "Energy Level" and "Thoughts". Record
what pertained to each. "Events" listed could be as
simple as:
8:00 a.m. Left for work
11:00 a.m. Sales Meeting
1:00 a.m.Lunch
5:00 p.m.Left For Day
7:00 p.m. Played Softball
Don't analyze what you write. This is very important.
Wait two weeks to a month, then go back and read what
you've written, looking for patterns. How are you
feeling each morning when you arrive at work and open
the office door? Are there certain people around whom
your energy always feels drained? Do you get a spurt
of energy at 3:00 when doing a particular task at
work? Does your body feel tense during meetings? When
do you find it difficult to be "present", with your
thoughts straying to "What will I do this weekend?" or
"How soon can I leave?"
This is a gradual process. Be patient with yourself.
When you move closer to congruence in your work and
life, you will find more unity and peace. This will
free up your energy to explore additional
possibilities. With each positive step you take, your
immune system will be strengthened, making you less
susceptible to external stressors and illness.
You will know when you've discovered what you're
passionate about. You will feel "in the zone". In
darts, it's the bull's eye. In tennis, it's the soft
spot in the center of your racket, which you feel as
soon as you've hit the ball. When you state what you
love to do out loud, you may feel a "click", a
"Eureka" experience of "This is it." You will feel
sharp, on target, and fully alive.
Barbara Brady, M.I.M. Job Stress Help Consultant
From India, Pune
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