Shake off the “Winter Blues” and kick the “February Doldrums” at work

Author, career counselor, podcast host and executive coach Beverly Jones explains to WOUB’s Spectrum Podcast how we can chase away the “Winter Blues” and shake ourselves out of those “February Doldrums” at work. She gives us tips on how we can improve of emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing during these dull days of isolation from weather and the COVID pandemic. She outlines concrete steps for us to improve your purpose, your people skills, and your performance. Jones is a strong proponent of us “checking-in” with our state of wellbeing and making appropriate adjustments. Those adjustments may be becoming more physically active or learning something new to stimulate your brain. She also stresses that we need to create a list of positive people in our lives and start reaching out to them. Personal contact through emails, texts, letters, or digital chat is important to stay connected and to combat our sense of isolation. Jones’ most recent book is “Find Your Happy at Work: 50 Ways to get unstuck, move passed boredom and discover fulfillment.” She also is host of the popular WOUB podcast, Jazzed About Work, where she tackles, along with her guests, major issues involving careers and jobs.