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…… I am so grateful to say that I have the privilege of living a life of joy in my workplace. While this is my truth today, I haven’t always felt that way. After living too many years without joy in my workplace, one day I made a decision to change that. It has made all the difference and here is what I did. Maybe it can help you!
……The very first step was to identify my work intentions. Once I had a clear intention I crafted my “Being Statements” which act as my daily guide to embody my intentions. Intentions are the mean to achieving goals. They are the process you use to frame your work, and the culture you embody in the organization. How you approach your work is determined not by your job description but by how you will show up in the work environment.

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Step #1) My intention is to achieve SWAN’s mission of supporting and guiding organizations and leaders to cultivate safe, diverse, balanced, harmonious, and sustainable internal structures and organizational cultures.

……My intention is my North Star, my Being Statements are my compass and their embodiment is how I achieve Joy in My Workplace.

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Step #2) Here is my list of Being Statements that I embody on a daily basis. Being Statements are the qualities, attitudes and focuses that will be necessary to achieve my intention.

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• ••• Approach work from a perspective of abundance
• ••• Be grateful for the team I have and the wisdom of the Advisory Board.
• ••• Always include the element of fun and laughter in our work.
• ••• Identify what brings me joy while being accountable for my role’s tasks, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• ••• Appreciate and focus on what keeps my health, my team’s health, and a healthy organizational culture.
• ••• Prioritize teamwork, communication, and professional development.
• ••• Be curious, listen deeply, reflect, communicate often, and connect with others.
• ••• Be open to learning new approaches and perspectives from our teams, colleagues, and partners.
• ••• Define what success looks like and celebrate wins.
• ••• Approach difficult situations and conflict resolution by being prepared and focusing on clarity, respect, and transparency.
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• Step #3) I keep this list and my intention on my desk in my office, and I read it every day. Anytime I feel stuck about what to do, I check-in with this list. If an action or opportunity does not align with my list of Being Statements I say “no” and move forward. Using my intention and these statements as my guides and touchstone has transformed me, the environment, and people I work with.
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• Step #4) It is such a blessing to be able to experience joy in my workplace! As I look around at who I am, who I work with, the kinds of clients and partners I attract, the culture of the rooms I am in and the organizations I work with, it is crystal clear that the joy I experience is no accident.
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• Excited for Your Joy,
• ~ Lupe Lopez & Audra Nichole