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you can interpret nonverbal communication you have a break. When you focus on your
patterns, match tone and mood and have duties, you can get more done in less time
better interactions with both colleagues and and successfully meet deadlines. If you really
clients. struggle to concentrate, try working in short
Thoroughness: Since conscientious individuals bursts with small, well-defined goals. Every
are detail-oriented, they typically prefer quality time you reach a goal, reward yourself with
over quantity. When faced with a project, they a quick break or a fun activity that helps you
explore every area to ensure that their final relax.
product is flawless. If an error slips through, the Persevere: There are various techniques
conscientious person learns from their mistakes you can use to complete a project. If facing
and adapts their processes to avoid them in the a challenge, consider seeking the help of
future. coworkers who can offer a new perspective
Dependability: Conscientious people or have more experience. Also, try separating
are reliable. If they say they’re going to do a large project into smaller tasks that take
something, you can consider it done. Team less time to finish. Completing smaller tasks
members and managers trust a conscientious can help you gain a sense of accomplishment
coworker to help on any kind of project. if you’re working on a challenging activity.
Resolving to finish the work you start builds
Organisation: Conscientious employees trust with your manager and team members.
usually keep an organised workspace and
schedule. They effectively eliminate clutter, Practice mindfulness: Conscientiousness
reduce distractions and manage their time so is all about attention. So is mindfulness, the
they meet deadlines. relaxation technique that has become popular
in recent years. By practising mindfulness,
Tips for becoming more conscientious you learn to pay extra attention to your
environment, even when you’re under pressure.
You may have some of these characteristics or This attention will help you spot important
utilise certain characteristics at specific times,
but you can also improve your skills to better details that you might otherwise miss.
develop your conscientiousness and use it more Ask for guidance: Mentors and life coaches
consistently in the workplace. Here are a few can help you develop techniques to improve
steps you can take to be more conscientious in conscientious qualities. They can encourage
any role or industry you work in: you to be more thoughtful and diligent in
your workplace. Try meeting regularly with
Prioritise: Order your projects, beginning your mentor to review your progress toward
with the most important. Complete tasks that becoming a more conscientious person.
your coworkers need first or ones that have an
approaching deadline. Give each project your Constantly seek ways to improve by taking not of
full attention and best effort. Try to create a the most common errors you make and finding
thorough schedule for your projects that allows systems that help you get things right next
you sufficient time to produce quality work. By time. Doing so can result in better work, more
ordering your projects and giving them plenty satisfaction with your performance and possible
of time, you can increase the quality of your career advancement.
work and reduce the likelihood of mistakes. Conscientious people generally thrive
Focus: Reduce distractions while you work. in professions that place importance on
Keep only work-related internet tabs open, concentration, attention to detail and accuracy.
and place your smartphone out of reach until uk.indeed.com
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