MINDSETDays to result

Notice What's Working

Reflect on what engages and energizes you

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

People looking to increase their engagement and motivation at work

Not ideal for

Those who are already highly self-aware and reflective

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Notice What's Working framework involves reflecting on what engages and energizes you at work. By noticing what's working, you can identify areas where you can build on your strengths and improve your overall work experience.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Reflect on what engages and energizes you at work
  2. Identify areas where you can build on your strengths
  3. Focus on making positive changes to improve your work experience

Steps

3 steps
  1. Reflect on Your Work Experience
    Reflect on your work experience and identify what engages and energizes you. Ask yourself questions like What did I learn? What did I initiate? Who did I help?
    Pro tipUse a journal or worksheet to reflect on your work experience
    WarningAvoid getting caught up in negative thoughts and focus on finding opportunities for growth
  2. Identify Areas for Improvement
    Identify areas where you can build on your strengths and improve your overall work experience. Look for opportunities to learn and grow.
    Pro tipUse a strengths-based approach to identify areas where you can build on your strengths
    WarningAvoid getting discouraged by areas where you need improvement and focus on building on your strengths
  3. Make Positive Changes
    Focus on making positive changes to improve your work experience. Use your reflections and insights to make intentional decisions about how you can improve your work life.
    Pro tipUse a goal-setting framework to make intentional decisions about how you can improve your work life
    WarningAvoid getting overwhelmed by trying to make too many changes at once and focus on making small, incremental changes

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Examples

1 cases
The Good Work Journal

A person uses a Good Work Journal to reflect on their work experience and identify what engages and energizes them. They use the insights from their journal to make intentional decisions about how they can improve their work life.

OutcomeThe person is able to build on their strengths and improve their overall work experience, leading to increased engagement and motivation.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Not Reflecting on Your Work Experience
Not reflecting on your work experience can lead to a lack of self-awareness and understanding of what engages and energizes you. Make sure to take time to reflect on your work experience and identify areas for improvement.
Focusing on Weaknesses Instead of Strengths
Focusing on weaknesses instead of strengths can lead to a negative and unproductive mindset. Instead, focus on building on your strengths and improving your overall work experience.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of Notice What's Working was inspired by the idea that reflection and self-awareness are key to making positive changes in your life. By noticing what's working, you can build on your strengths and improve your overall work experience.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Designing Your Work Life
Bill Burnett · 2020
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