This article discusses how to mentally prepare for a full-time job.
It covers aspects such as sleep, your mindset, and work/life balance.
In one study, people who were very sleep deprived experienced a 29% drop in work productivity.
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Those who were somewhat deprived showed a 19% decrease.
Being well-prepared can take some of the stress and anxiety out of your professional life.
This anxiety can be helpful at times since it helps you feel alert and ready to face lifes challenges.
But it can also be a source of distress and worry, particularly if youfeel a lot of uncertainty.
Have a Positive Mindset
Developing a positivemindsetcan help you mentally prepare for a full-time job.
Your mindset is essentially how you view the world and the different situations you encounter.
Remember that your contributions matter.
Remind yourself that everyone has to start somewhere.
Start by setting small goals and work your way up.
It is also important to be realistic about what to expect from yourself.
Leave time to do the things you should probably do and reassess periodically to see if adjustments are needed.
Sometimes youll have reasons to devote more time and energy to work.
One study found that work-health balance was just as crucial as work-family balance.
Work-health balance also had more of an impact on overall job satisfaction than work-family balance.
As you adjust, you may find that some things need to change.
Staying flexible andtreating yourself with compassioncan help you prioritize your commitments while still making time for yourself.
If youre a parent, this will often involve finding childcare.
How are you feeling?
Whats your mood like?
Is there anything you’re gonna wanna feel better and stay healthy?
Spend a few moments scanning your mind and body to assess how you are truly feeling in the moment.
Suppose you notice that something negatively affects you, whether its stress or an unmet need.
Even as you mentally prepare for work, spend some moments planning non-work activities to look forward to.
Research has shown that having positive things to look forward to boosts mood and reduces stress.
This goal is to give yourself something to look forward to.
No matter how well-prepared you are, remember to pace yourself.
Take breaks as needed to help minimize the risk of burnout.
And dont be afraid to ask for help if you needed.
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