Managing and Improving the quality of our professional work is a follow-up to our previous post on Balancing Knowledge and Work. Let us learn more about it today.
Excellence is a skill that can be developed
Just like yoga, professional excellence requires practice, dedication, and a willingness to learn and improve. It is just not about earning a certification. Years of honing a practice involved great skill and learning with such a Master.
Quality is about effective action
It’s not just about being busy, but about achieving desired results through focused and skilled efforts. Be “Quietly Effective”!
Mindfulness is essential
Yoga emphasises being present in the moment. Similarly, being fully engaged and attentive in our work leads to higher quality outcomes. ‘Distraxtions’ such as what the ‘other is doing’, ‘other is thinking’ are avoided through mindfulness or Yoga.
Effortless Efficiency is Our Goal
Just as a yogi strives for effortless postures, professionals should aim to perform tasks efficiently, with minimal waste of time or resources. Most importantly mental energies.
Continuous improvement is key
Yoga is a journey, not a destination. Happiness lies along the way and not at the end of the journey. Similarly, professional growth requires ongoing learning, self-reflection, and refinement of skills.
Engaging in noble work and giving in terms of selfless work is always a safe mechanism to help us imbibe these growth qualities.
Swami Raghuveerananda
Holistic approach to work
Yoga integrates physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Likewise, considering the broader impact of our work on colleagues, clients, and the organisation as a whole can lead to more comprehensive and sustainable results.
