An attitude of gratitude has a significant benefit on my well-being, especially regarding the workplace and relationships with colleagues. It feels good to feel valued for not only the work that you do but for who you are as a person—to feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to become the best version of yourself. Can you imagine the ripple effects of a mindset that is grateful—where one can contribute in meaningful ways within the community, give back, and be CARE’d for along the way? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant in his book “Give-and-Take” writes that most people are either takers, givers, or matchers. A taker is self-serving, looking for what they can get. A giver is focused on the needs of others and what they can do to help. Unfortunately, they are especially prone to burnout. This includes those of us in the helping professions.
We all have moments of giving and taking. Most people tend to be somewhere in the middle. A matcher gives but anticipates a return in the future. A few interesting points that Grant makes is the “givers sacrifice selves but make their organizations better”. “Success is highly interdependent on how we interact with others…it’s really about contribution and helping other people succeed”. Grant talks about the importance of work culture. Here are ways to cultivate this–
CARE Counseling has received a lot of recognition lately for its success as an organization. In my opinion, this is driven by the leader’s focus on giving back to their employees and to the community, working hard to create a culture that is in alignment with CARE’s values through hiring and retention, making it easy to ask for help with the systems in place, and creating a fun community environment where team members feel supported and protected from burnout. You can check out Adam Grant’s TED Talk Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyXRYgjQXX0 You can learn more about CARE being an awesome place to work here: https://care-clinics.com/care-counseling-ranks-no-29-in-the-star-tribunes-best-places-to-work/ We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/gratitude-and-giving-back-at-work/
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