Do you want to take your career to the next level but you’re feeling a little stuck? These seven bad habits might be what’s holding you back at work. No worries, though — it’s never too late to course correct.

YOU’RE OVERWORKING & NOT TAKING TIME OFF FOR SELF-CARE
What you do outside of the office is just as important as what you do at the office. In order to show up as your best and brightest self to work every day, self-care needs to be a top priority — and we’re talking quality self-care. Sitting on the couch scrolling through Instagram doesn’t count. Find a self-care routine that feels really good for you. You can start a morning meditation practice, exercise, go for nature walks, laugh, play, take bubble baths — do whatever you need to do to feel refuelled when you show up at work every day. This alone will make a huge impact on your performance at work.

YOU’RE SETTLING FOR A JOB YOU LIKE & NOT LOVE
At the beginning of your career, being a yes girl that jumps at everything that is thrown her way certainly works in your favour. You gain experience, show your boss what you’re capable of, and have the chance to try different things. However, once your career is established, being the yes girl can actually hurt your career. Just because you can do the job, doesn’t mean that you should. I once heard Danielle Laporte say, “If it doesn’t light you up, you’re not the right person for the job.” I couldn’t agree with this more. We are all meant to do work that is exciting and fulfilling. We shouldn’t be settling for a job just because it’s the first thing we found. And oftentimes what you’ll find is that once you do start to follow those inner nudges and pursue work that you’re truly passionate about, success will inevitably follow...Read More at https://www.virtuedigest.com/7-bad-habits-that-are-holding-you-back-at-work/