Overcoming the Challenge of Feeling Undervalued and Unappreciated: Jeff Kirchick and Carson Heady Share Strategies for Staying Motivated

Staying motivated when feeling undervalued or unappreciated is a common challenge faced by many professionals at some point in their careers. However, it is important to separate emotions from reality and approach the situation objectively.

Jeff Kirchick and Carson Heady discuss.

Jeff shares his personal experience with feeling undervalued and the strategies he has developed to overcome this challenge. He suggests taking time to reconcile with alternative possibilities, asking oneself questions and being solutions-oriented, rather than being reactionary or spiteful. He emphasizes the importance of being productive and focusing on what is within one’s locus of control, such as doing the best job possible and learning on the job. Jeff also stresses the significance of not letting negative emotions impact one’s work and character, as it is easy to get branded as a result of misperceptions. To overcome feelings of underappreciation, Jeff suggests focusing on gratitude for one’s talents and slowing down and shrinking one’s bubble in order to reframe the situation in a positive light.

Carson discusses the importance of not being reactive and taking control of how you respond to situations in both personal and professional life. He highlights the significance of being grateful for your skills and talents, realizing your blessings and wins, and understanding that good and bad times are temporary. Carson further suggests slowing down, shrinking your bubble, and getting more information before forming an opinion. The key takeaway is to be true to yourself, put your best foot forward, and keep a steady hand on the wheel, even when times are tough. This way, you’ll avoid regrets and make progress in the direction you want to go.