How to Deal with Uncertainty to Thrive (Part 2)

Continuing on from our series on How to deal with uncertainty to thrive...

Make purpose your North Star and define your ‘non-negotiables’

While learning is normally invigorating, it can feel daunting during challenging times.

We often fall into the trap of attending to the most urgent tasks rather than what is the most important.

That’s where a sense of purpose comes in: it offers a framework that makes hard work worthwhile and expands tolerance for change.

When employees feel that their purpose is aligned with that of their organisation, the benefits expand to include stronger engagement and self-efficacy, as well as heightened loyalty.

Purpose starts with exploring what truly matters to you and what you want to spend time on.

As your North Star, your purpose can guide you through tough decisions and inspire you to move forward.

While purpose helps define what you hope to gain, it also frames what you don’t want to lose—your “non-negotiables.”

These are the vows you make to yourself that you will not break no matter what: I will coach junior colleagues; I will be home for my child’s birthday; I will take time off to see my parents.

Even if they’re sometimes tough to execute, keeping these vows is worth it.

The link between well-being and purpose is strong.

People who say that they are “living their purpose” at work report levels of well-being that are five times higher than those who say that they are not.

Research shows they are also healthier, more productive, and more resilient.

For their part, leaders who link their own purpose to that of their organisation in a genuine fashion help their employees do the same, creating stronger relationships over time.

Have a great day!