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It’s the beginning of a new week at work and your coworker is feeling unmotivated. As a supportive and empathetic peer, you’re likely to give a pep talk. The meaning of a pep talk is often attributed to coaches motivating their players in a locker room. But there’s more to it.
Things don’t always go as planned. Life throws various kinds of surprises and curveballs that we aren’t prepared for. We often feel anxious, unmotivated and hesitant in addition to experiencing other types of negative emotions. A pep talk helps you shake yourself from any self-doubt and look at the other side.
So, What Is A Pep Talk?
At its simplest, a pep talk is a short and emotional speech that has the power to influence the audience. The underlying objective is to arouse enthusiasm and motivate them to step outside their comfort zone and feel confident. Think about all the times when you helped a friend calm down before a job interview or make someone feel comfortable at a party. These are some everyday examples of a pep talk—indicative of how often we engage in one.
Additionally, pep talks become essential in business environments as life can become monotonous and lack of motivation can increase the chances of burnout. Moreover, if employee morale is low, it will affect an organization’s overall productivity and efficiency. As a team leader or manager, you shoulder the additional responsibility of guiding and supporting your team. Here’s how you can give an impactful pep talk to employees and provide them with the much-needed mood booster.
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Listen More, Speak Less
Practice an open-door policy and show your team that you’re approachable. Once there is trust and transparency, encourage them to talk about their problems. Listen actively and help them confide in you comfortably.
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Start Suggesting
A great way to display empathy is by responding to what the speaker has to say. Make sure that you steer clear from unsolicited advice. Instead, try suggesting alternatives that are practical and doable. For example, “have you thought about taking a break” instead of “you should take a break immediately!”.
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Remind Them Of The Positives
Life is a balance of bright and dull moments. Sometimes, even the smallest things can bring joy to our lives. If someone feels low, remind them of the good times. Communicate that it’s not the end of everything and there is room for change and improvement. Help them be thankful for the good things in life.
Why Give Yourself A Pep Talk?
We often think of others when it comes to giving pep talks but have you ever looked at the mirror and amped yourself up? As self-care becomes increasingly important for our daily functioning, it’s about time you engage in a self pep talk. (sflix.video) Here are several strategies that’ll teach you how to give a pep talk to your ‘self’.
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Practice Positive Talk
Positive self pep talk is a fantastic way to strengthen your mind and improve your self-esteem. You can start by considering these statements
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Today, I’m thankful for…
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One of my biggest strengths is …
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Although…didn’t work out, I’ll learn to move on
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Make Notes
We often get sidetracked from our goals and long-term vision because we forget what we hoped to achieve. It’s important to create reminders that’ll help you stay on track. Use to-do lists or excel sheets to write down your passions and goals and keep checking them every now and then. Revise your milestones if needed.
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Treat Yourself
We’re quick to be hard on ourselves but rarely cut ourselves slack. Self-criticism can demotivate you to a great extent and it’s crucial that you reward yourself when you can. Celebrate even the smallest wins (e.g., by treating yourself to an ice-cream) and literally give yourself a pat on your back.
Conclusion
It isn’t easy to avoid negativity and navigate through recurring setbacks in life. Especially with the lockdown and restrictions, things don’t spark as much joy. It’s important to keep reminding yourself that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. It can be as simple as waking up in the morning and saying “you got this” in front of a mirror.
Harappa Education’s Leading Self course will teach you how to overcome challenges effectively. You’ll discover the best version of yourself by overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubt. You’ll step outside your comfort zone and develop a growth mindset, eager to learn from setbacks and move on. The act of self pep talk starts with discovering yourself! Learn more to be more!
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