How We Prepare Ourselves for “Back to School”

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Lisa Thal

How We Prepare Ourselves for “Back to School”

Summer is winding down, and it’s time to prepare the kids to get ready for the new school year. For me, there was always a familiar smell in the air that reminded me of going back to school. The scent of the fresh cut grass and the anticipation of try outs for the soccer team. The beginning of a school year presents new possibilities.

Then I began to think about how we prepare ourselves for work each day. Whether it’s the time we take to choose our outfit, or the time we put into learning new skills, these are some ways we can relate to going “back to school.”

1) Hours are spent looking for the perfect outfit to wear to school on the first day. Why? You want to walk into school feeling confident and hip, and seeking to impress those you encounter for the first time. When you get dressed for work, do you take the same approach? Does the outfit you choose to wear make you feel confident? Do you represent yourself and the company? Keep in mind; you are making an impression on your co-workers and clients.

2) Star students take time to decide on the classes they take and push themselves to master each subject. Our career has expectations of us as well. There are requirements we are expected to meet each day, month, and year. Are there courses you can take to improve your performance? Or, perhaps there is an opportunity for you to gain a new skill to improve yourself. I love Warren Buffet’s saying, “The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself.”

3) Perhaps, one of the most critical things students do that we should too, is apply themselves. Once you have all the necessary tools to guide your success, then you must give it your full attention and focus. It takes action and repetition to achieve what you desire. And don’t worry, you can make adjustments along the way until you reach your destiny!

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