The concept of work pride is quite tricky. When not carefully considered, one might think it means taking pride in the fact that you’re working. However, in this case, it is in no way related to self-importance.
Taking pride in your work means finding pleasure or satisfaction in the work you do.
It is in a good sense, respecting the work you do.
When you take pride in your work, you strive for excellence because your pride in your work becomes your strength.
It drives you to perform better with each passing day; for this reason, every new day is a learning experience.
Not innate, but it is a trait you work on, enabling you to focus, do better, and achieve goals.
Do you take pride in your work?
The following questions could help with your self-evaluation.
– Does my job make me miserable?
– Do I respect my job?
– Do I consider every opportunity a learning experience?
– Do I love what I do?
– Does money drive me?
Why do we lose pride in our work?
Workplace Conflict
When there is ongoing conflict within a workplace, one’s motivation and job satisfaction may be lost.
Stress may get the best of the employees, and going to work will inevitably become an emotionally draining component of their lives.
Teamwork problems
A discussion between a team of workers may be dominated by those with charismatic personalities, which may affect the enthusiasm of the silent employees.
It was never your passion to start with.
You never lost pride in your work; it just never existed.
Ways to develop work pride
1. Try to learn something new every day.
Make it a mission to learn, re-learn, and unlearn every day. In a way, this helps with refueling your interest in your job.
2. Adopt a productive mindset.
When working, concentrate on the task at hand, and avoid distractions.
Try to make the most out of your job.
You may also begin by taking on tasks that are not so challenging. Those small victories increase your satisfaction in your job.
3. Cultivate healthy relationships within the workplace
This can be achieved through dinner invitations and get-togethers after work.
This increases the employee’s spirit and workplace satisfaction.
4. Compliment your colleagues on a job well done
Randy Pausch says, ” Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other”.
Praising a worker on a job well done motivates them to maintain their good work and demonstrates that their work is valued, increasing satisfaction in their work.
In conclusion, Work is good as long as you don’t forget to live[ African Proverb]
Tangi N. Hamukwaya
A very interesting piece, indeed.
Pride in your work is truly necessary if you want to soar in the corporate world. Most workers that display authentic enthusiasm for their jobs are usually the one’s improving their abilities daily, and hence are the ones most likely considered for promotion.
This is so true in every sense.