玩并进步着:较能提高能力的休闲方式After a few months of Summer Fridays or hitting the blacktop for weekend road trips, it can be tough to reel your brain back from the beach into office mode, so now's a great time to invest some energy in tightening up your work skills. These nine activities will improve your office aptitude while adding a fun and fulfilling twist to your daily routine.
Do a Puzzle 做题 Even your train commute can be a setting for work skills improvement. Whip out the daily crossword puzzle, carry a sudoku book in your bag, or tap the word puzzle app of your choice and flex that powerful muscle in your head. Puzzles can broaden your vocabulary as well as your ability to problem solve by forcing you to think differently about the task at hand.
Enroll in a Public Speaking Class 参加一场公开演讲课程 For some people, standing before a room full of people — or even three — can be more petrifying than skydiving or swimming with sharks. Begin to overcome those fears by joining a public speaking class or club where you'll learn to orate like a politician, improve your overall communication skills, and network with other like-minded folks.
Play a Team Sport 参加一项团队运动 Get involved in your local rec league or simply gather some friends together for a regular soccer afternoon at the park. Not only will you feel the physical and emotional benefits of exercise, playing a team sport will help you hone your teamwork and leadership skills while thinking on your feet.
Hang Out With the Kids 和孩子们出去玩 When your sister asks you to babysit her brood, don't turn her down! Playtime not only gives your inner child the green light to imagine, but it also allows you to observe how kids work through disagreements in order to cooperate . . . without the burden of office politics.
Clubs and Organizations 参加俱乐部和组织 Joining clubs and organizations that align with your hobbies or stage of life can be a great way to meet new people and network over common interests. You can volunteer to head up a committee to gain valuable leadership and project planning… 加入那些和你的兴趣和人生阶段相符的俱乐部和组织会是认识新朋友和兴味相投的人的好渠道。 你可以自告奋勇遥导一个委员会,从而获得可贵的遥导能力和计划项目的能力。
Take an Improv Acting Class 参加即兴表演课程 Enrolling in an improv acting class could lead to other thespian career paths, but it can also teach you to think on your feet and anticipate your co-worker's next move through unscripted role play.
Volunteer 志愿者 Whether you donate your time to an organization or another person in need, volunteering has to be one of the most personally rewarding activities in which one can participate. It's also another great venue for learning teamwork and leadership skills, improving communication, and even picking up new abilities that could be beneficial in your office… 不管你是参加一个组织还是帮助其他有困难的人,做志愿者始终是一个人能参加的较能实现自我的一个活动。 它还是一个学习团队合作和遥导能力、提高沟通能力,甚至学到在事业上有用的新知识的好方式。
Attend a Networking Social 参加社交活动 Many professional organizations host socials, giving people from different companies a chance to rub elbows over cocktails and ice breaking activities. Sign up for a few and master the art of small talk!
Yoga and Meditation 瑜伽与沉思 Great for the body and soul, yoga and meditation can improve your posture, poise, and confidence. They also allow you some private time to mull over prickly office encounters or think through tricky work dilemmas.