Take stock in yourself

Do you work so hard you forget to appreciate the quieter benchmarks at work? Tom Terez, speaker, workshop leader, and author of the “22 Keys to Creating a Meaningful Workplace” offers these questions:
1. If this was your last day on Earth, and you had to spend a full eight hours at work, what would you do differently? Most of us get a second chance everyday. Learn from today for tomorrow.
2. What did you learn today?  Look for ways to learn, to embrace new change, to give of yourself to others, explore new relationships. Look for opportunities, step forward and seize them.
3. What did you teach today?  “Teaching is the best way to learn, and it’s also a great way to serve,” says Terez.  Consider what you know that you could teach others in your office. “What you know is significant, and you can strengthen your workplace by sharing it with colleagues.”
4. What stories did you tell today?  Stories do more to build a workplace culture than anything else.
5. Who benefited from your work today? Remember your mission and stay inspired.