The Coping Club: Improving Job Satisfaction

Topic: Improving Job Satisfaction

Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is a positive feeling about a job that can contribute to overall well-being and

happiness.

Job satisfaction is associated with higher life satisfaction, fewer mental health challenges, and greater psychological wellbeing.

Things that contribute to job satisfaction:

• Job Security
• Relationships
• Career Development
• Respect
• Work/life Balance
• Working conditions
• Culture
• Compensation and benefits
• Communication/ Recognition
• Opportunities

Strategies for improving job satisfaction:

Engagement

• Engage meaningfully in your work, free from distractions.
• Practicing mindfulness at work can increase our satisfaction through focusing on the task at hand, the client we are helping, or the role we are currently filling; free from distractions or focus on the past or present.

Practice Self Awareness

• Check in with our emotions
• Recognize when we are vulnerable to workplace gossip/politics/drama and how it effects our day and overall outlook
• Consider our thinking style - is it helpful? accurate? necessary?
• Remind ourselves of the positives/stability this employment affords us and our family

Stay Connected

• The more connected you are with your colleagues, and the more genuine relationships you form, the more likely you are to feel a sense of belonging and purpose at work — both of which result in a more positive and engaging experience.
• Fostering positive relationships with your coworkers builds trust, cooperation, and respect
• Knowing that there are others you can relate to can help you overcome feelings of isolation and stress.
• Examples: active listening, asking for feedback, show appreciation
• Being mindful of how our actions contribute positively or negatively to a situation

Rediscover your spark

• Remind yourself why you got into the work in the first place
• Highlight your successes, even if they're small
• Remind yourself of the importance of your work
• Engage in mentorship (mentor vs mentee)
• Volunteer for initiatives you are passionate about

Redesign your routine and thoughts

Create good work/life balance and boundaries by creating a clear distinction from work and home.

• Allow for 30 minutes at the end of the day to decompress, but be mindful to not allow this is
• dominate the evening.
• Consider how to optimize your pre-shift routine (Eg. make meals the day before, set out clothes and items the day before
• Transition to work mindset (eg. positive self-talk and affirmations)