Image by Vitaly Gariev on Pexels.com
Last weekend, The Mail on Sunday included an article on the “Sunday blues.”
To quote,
“That common feeling of flatness and woe as we contemplate the working week ahead.
But scientists have confirmed it is more than just a dip in mood – it is, in fact, a real affliction that affects us physically and mentally and even impacts our behaviour.”
That feeling can affect people at the highest level, including the Chief Executive of a multi-million-pound business I worked for.
To my surprise, he told me how he hated Sunday evenings and Monday mornings equally.
Regardless of job title, many people feel this way because they feel they have no choice.
They have to go to work. They must face the difficult clients or problems they know will be part of the coming week.
Business travel and being away from home can also contribute to the blues.
So can working with difficult colleagues.
I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t felt that way at times.
However, when we find value in doing or handling difficult things, and when we recognise our value as contributors, we can ease or remove these negative feelings.
That’s because we look for places where we can take control and use situations to our benefit and our greater good.
Management isn’t easy, but you can learn and apply skills that make effective management achievable.
Very best,
David O’Beirne
PS. Have you ever felt like the clock or the calendar is your enemy?
Work is a place where endless meetings and tight deadlines fill your days.
It’s also where unexpected tasks descend on you from above. It’s no wonder so many managers feel overwhelmed and stressed out.
Imagine transforming your approach to time management so that you not only meet your goals but also reclaim your peace of mind.
In this issue, we explore practical strategies to help you work smarter, not longer!