Comments on: How to Find Inspiration at Work http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-inspiration-at-work Personal development meets professional aspiration Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 By: 29 Inspiring Work Quotes - Jobacle - Broadland Security http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-35812 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:09:40 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-35812 [...] work you love and enjoying your work is about both inspiration3 and the work you [...]

]]> By: Monday Motivation: It's Get Unstuck Week | Classy Career Girl http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-9010 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:21:18 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-9010 [...] How to Find Inspiration at Work by Brazen Careerist [...]

]]> By: TWF http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-8184 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:41:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-8184 Thanks so much for the link to my site. If you’ll email me your address, I’ll send you a poster to show you how much i appreciate it. My email is cpwriter96@gmail.com

]]> By: Darrenreacher http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5720 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:58:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-5720 What about changing jobs. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in a position that it simply impossible to get inspired about. You can stick up a hundred motivational posters, it won’t change a thing if you truly hate your job.

]]> By: Monday Motivation: Your Weekly Career Links http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4277 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:34:34 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4277 [...] How to find inspiration at work by Brazen Careerist “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”  ~Henry Ford What is your goal this week? (Photo by dominiques) Filed Under: help me get a job, Monday motivation, work | 6 Comments [...]

]]> By: Andri http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4161 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:37:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4161 Jessica, some companies often paid their staffs vacation in a group to gain the inspiration.

]]> By: This is your life! « jovial20s http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4101 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:19:39 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4101 [...] was reading this article and found this —Holstee Manifesto. I really liked it and I hope you like it [...]

]]> By: Rachael Seda http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4085 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:22:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4085 I am big advocate of decorating your workspace! It seriously makes a difference. Great post!

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4077 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:21:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4077 thaks for information
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]]> By: Ref http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4062 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:54:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4062 I’m ok with the first idea. My work space is decorated, it’s better to work fine !
I’m not agree to visit our social networks. It takes time and time is money :p

]]> By: Mar24g http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4061 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:16:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4061 I redirect my mindset and continue the task at hand. If possible, listen to my IPOD/MP3; take a break (short walk, exercise or stretch). Chat with a buddy or have a snack or liquid beverage. I especially like the aromatherapy break (peppermint/lavendar/jasmine) when wokring at home. Important is to recharge, redirect and focus.

]]> By: GaryR http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4060 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:15:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4060 Such a true post! I have started doing most of these tips and it really does help.

]]> By: Rusty http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4048 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:17:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4048 Totally agree with #3. When I am designing, I like turning on my Jack Johnson Pandora mix. When writing or strategizing I go for as mellow as possible, Enya, new age and such. I also like browsing other people’s work to spark an idea. I work with a lot of dentists on their dental marketing, so sometimes you hit a wall when it comes to creativity within a professional niche and seeing fresh looks definitely helps. Dental CMO — Dental Marketing

]]> By: Pghgal http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4043 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:39:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4043 Another use for the keeper file – job interviews. Seriously! I have pulled the “thank you” type notes out and put together a small portfolio for the decision-maker. It’s a great substitute for a reference from a current employer!

]]> By: Sprite Sheet Maker http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4034 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:36:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4034 Love your work! This would be the best thing to do to inspire yourself at your work place. Nothing feels better than doing your work as a passion, not just for the sake of earning. :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4030 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:32:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4030 Walks rock. Great punctuation.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4025 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:11:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4025 That’s true, but like Liz suggested above, there are ways to creatively adapt these tips to your own work environment.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4023 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:09:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4023 His blog is definitely inspiring!

Inspiration boards are amazing and absolutely keep me focused :)

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4024 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:09:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4024 Thanks for chiming in, Richard! It’s amazing how much fresh air can really do for productivity!

]]> By: kaleighsomers http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4022 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:28:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4022 I love Chris Guillebeau’s blog. So inspirational. And if I ever have a cubical, I’m definitely using the inspiration board idea. I do that all the time on posterboard and tack it to my wall in my townhouse. Also love the Keepers email folder. Brilliant!

]]> By: Richard http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4021 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:24:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4021 No.5 Is top on my list. I’ve lost count of the number of times that I’ve sat at my desk trying to figure out a problem or being a bit bored. A quick walk (or any time away from the desk) usually does wonders for my problem solving skills and or motivation! Great post!

]]> By: Railway Dandy http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4018 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:35:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4018 Everyone has aspirations, and believe it or not, a lot of people don’t get their dream job right out of college. Many people graduate to find that they work in a liquor store, the mall, or a restaurant. A lot of these people spend their working days dreaming of jobs they actually wouldn’t dread going to, for example, starting their own business. I don’t think it is too far afield to say that “those people” are often probably much like you. It is a crummy economy; not all college graduates have their own space in which to hang their whimsical “inspiration board.”

]]> By: Liz http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4017 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:34:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4017 Ellen, you’re right but actually these methods can be adopted to a “wage” job as well. I used to work days as an engineer (desk and factory) and nights/weekends as a sales associate in a clothing store (mall). There are so many times when you need escapes in the “wage” environment, riddled with customer service challenges! I just made these above suggestions portable to suit the mall. Had to carry my bit of inspiration with me. We had little foot lockers so we decorated those, and I definitely used a playlist on my breaks. I also found many times that we needed to find sources of “group inspiration” rather than individual ones. Paying a coworker a compliment or giving them a genuine thank you was something needed often to survive upset customers or rushes. I’d also go visit neighboring stores on my breaks and give them a break by being a great customer/visitor (golden rule). Anyway, I like both worlds (wage and salary) and don’t think one is easier than the other. They’re definitely different. I think any job that provides income and well being deserves appreciation. Hope you share your ideas on work inspiration so we can learn. Take care.

]]> By: Edward - Entry Level Dilemma http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4014 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:52:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4014 In the mornining, it’s typically caffiene.

During the day, I typically rely on momentum, which is why I’m not a big fan of breaks…takes too long to get back up to speed. If I take a 15 minute break, 1)it’s tough to keep it to 15, tends to be 20 and 2)I only get an hours worth of work done in the next 90 minutes.

At the end of the day, it is the sheer force of wanting to go home.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4010 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:33:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4010 I love this advice! Thanks for sharing, Susan!

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4009 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:32:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4009 Haha! To each his own, I guess :)

What motivates you to work?

]]> By: Edward - Entry Level Dilemma http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4007 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:15:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4007 Things on the wall, music, social networking…these are things that distract me from work instead of motivating me to work.

]]> By: Jenna http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4006 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:38:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4006 I didn’t realize that the grocery store worker, retail clerk or construction worker would be on a site called “Brazen Careerist”. If the advice doesn’t suit you, the look elsewhere. Or create your own site with tips for those people if you see population not represented, instead of posting a comment dumping on it. You can appreciate your work and still feel burned out sometimes. The two ideas aren’t mutually exclusive.

]]> By: Alexis Grant http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4005 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:27:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4005 Great post, Jess! And thanks for the link :) Your blog is right up there in my RSS, too!

]]> By: SusanELyon http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4002 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4002 This is kind of self-helpish, but seriously, take a breath, look at what you are doing and figure out how you could to it better–faster, more elaborately, better intake, better output. Pausing in the middle of the task to daydream about how else it could be approached lets the creative part of your brain kick in. (Just resist the temptation to start completely over this time around–stay on task and deadline.) In the long run you’ll either come up with the career-moving fix or realize you need to leave and start your own business. At the very least you set yourself up to be a can-do person who really has a focus on the business. To Ellen Ska’s point, I think this works for all professions–this is how clerks become managers and craftsmen become foremen.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4001 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:53:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4001 Absolutely! The Rome pictures were SO helpful. Looking at them immediately brings me back to a relaxed place and I’m able to re-focus.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4000 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:52:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-4000 Hi Ellen,

Thanks for taking the time to comment. You’re right; I am absolutely lucky that I am able to do all of these things…but since this is my experience, it’s the only thing I can speak to.

]]> By: Jessica Lawlor http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-3999 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:49:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-3999 I don’t know what it is about the fresh air, but it definitely does its job!

I’m not sure what kind of music you like, but the John Mayer Pandora station is my favorite.

]]> By: Ellen Ska http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-3995 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-3995 Hmm, not so helpful for the grocery store checker, construction worker, or retail clerk. You office workers have it pretty cush, don’t you? Your personal space, the leeway to schedule your own breaks, listening to the music you like, jumping onto the computer for inspiration instead of having a “no cell phones at work” policy, all while making more than minimum wage … take a minute to appreciate it!

]]> By: Becky B http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-3991 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:43:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-3991 Love these tips. Having even just one great picture within eyeshot can do wonders for your mood, and getting up and away from your desk, even for 10 minutes, can change your whole perspective on that snarling email you were about to send or the frustrating co-worker.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-3990 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:10:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-3990 Great advice! My Pandora always helps when I’m in a slump. And I especially agree about the walking point; if there’s a particular problem I’m chewing on, getting some fresh air always leads to fresh perspective. Thanks! :)

]]> By: Benjamin Kohl http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/27/how-to-find-inspiration-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-3989 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:09:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=2441#comment-3989 There’s that word “killer” again. I guess it sure beats putting together a “rapist” play list.

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