Energise at work
Caffeine and guarana aren’t the only sources of energy in the workplace, says the “Get More Guy” Warwick Merry. The National Speakers Association of Australia president spruiks the message that workers can “get more” out of their life and work by changing the way they keep their energy levels high.
“Basically, most people in their working environment are exhausted as soon as they look at their desk,” Mr Merry says.
“Traditional stress relief still works but people should take the time to sit back and look at better ways to do it – just simple, small things that aren’t life changing.”
Mr Merry says maintaining a clean desk, cleaning out the email inbox, giving yourself small rewards and taking part in energising activities are healthy ways to sustain energy levels, without the need for energy drinks.
“People should clean up their desk every day because just looking at a messy desk can make you exhausted when you think about all the work you have to do,” he says. “When in doubt, throw it out.”
Simple, healthy rewards, such as a prolonged bath or listening to favourite music, can be ways to reward yourself after an accomplishment at work, he says.
“People should always set up rewards for themselves after every success at work, regardless of how small it may be.
“Make sure you do things when you get home that energise you – I go home and sing in a choir.”
Mr Merry worked as a computer programmer and specialised in account management before beginning a public-speaking business.
He will outline more tips to workers at a professional development workshop, hosted by the Australian Institute of Office Professionals, in Adelaide on April 15.
The institute’s SA division president Catherine Middleton says professional development does not have to be about sitting through quiet lectures and Mr Merry had inspired attendees to rejuvenate their careers at previous workshops.
She says the two-hour workshop will get workers involved and ready to get more out of their careers.
It is open to workers who are not members of the organisation.
“Attendees at this event will feel involved from the minute they walk in the door,” Ms Middleton says.
“They will be engaged throughout and will take away with them many of Warwick’s tips and tricks for managing difficulties in their lives.
“Warwick has an engaging style and will leave his imprint on everyone there on the day.”
Places at the workshop are still available. Visit www.aiop.com.
au/sa to complete a registration form.
Helpful tips to retain your energy at work:
Maintain a clean desk.
Clean out your email inbox every day.
Set up small, healthy rewards for work accomplishments, regardless of how small they are.
Do things after work that energise you and that you enjoy.
Traditional stress relief still works but take the time to think of smaller things you can do that aren’t life-changing.
