No matter your role in your company, taking pride in your work means that you feel good about your contributions to your job. People who take pride are more successful and happier, than those who don’t.
You matter
Regardless of your position or years of experience, you’re an important part of the business and what you do at work matters. Think about how your role helps your colleagues, clients, and even your family by contributing financially. Look at the bigger picture. For example, if you are responsible for cleaning the shop floor, be proud that you are helping to create a positive brand image for the company by ensuring a pleasant environment for shopping, creating repeat customers, and thus ensuring the company’s success. If you’re not sure how important your role is, just ask someone.
Daily improvements
You’ll ultimately be recognised if you become the person who adds value to everything that you do. Be hungry to learn: read, explore, self-learn, do more, do better. Offer suggestions or solutions to problems. Building a good reputation also helps you feel good about yourself.
Team player
You’re also more likely to feel pride in your work when you help fellow employees and treat everyone you encounter with respect and kindness, including your boss. Look for opportunities to praise your fellow employees and to be a helpful, and supportive team member.
Attitude and presentation matters
Your environment is what you make it; take pride in being a positive force at work. After all, you’re at work most of the day, so you might as well make it pleasant. Avoid negative thinking and negative people, complaining, and sub-standard work. Show up a few minutes early to prepare for the day and dress for success. As the old adage goes, your attitude determines your altitude (how high you go in your career). Looking good is part of feeling good and pride in your appearance helps to motivate you.