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Finding Balance in Shift Work

Finding Balance in Shift Work

Total video time: 25m
Expert instructor: Felix Felix
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Beginner No prior experience needed
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What you’ll learn

Establish and adapt routines to maximize productivity, well-being, and work-life balance.
Assess your current balance.
Discuss your shift schedules effectively with family, friends, and colleagues.
Set and maintain your boundaries.
Apply strategies to advance your career through networking and professional development.

Skills you’ll gain

Work-life balance Time management Wellness

Looking to thrive as a shift worker? Discover how to find balance in shift work with retail operations leader Felix Felix. This course explores multiple ways to find balance, starting with your mindset at work. Then, investigate ways to gain work-life balance with time management, boundaries and communication. Finally, take charge of your career success and build new connections with strategic networking. After this course, you’ll be able to balance competing needs in shift work.

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    Thriving as a shift worker Shift work comes with several advantages and challenges, and one of the most important aspects of thriving in shift work is balance. 1m
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    Shift work 101 Shift work has incredible differences than other career paths. 1m
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    Leverage your mindset for shift work With the right mindset, you will be able to tackle the challenges of balancing personal fulfillment and success at work. 1m
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    Set yourself up for success in shift work There is not one prescriptive routine that will work for everyone. 2m
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    Collaborate with others during shift work You need others to succeed in your shift work career. 1m
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    Assess your current balance In order to prioritize balance in shift work, it is important to reflect on your current habits, goals, and routines. 1m
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    Communicate about your schedule It is important to learn effective communication strategies for discussing shift schedules with friends, family, and coworkers. 1m
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    Manage your time in the context of shift work Developing skills for efficient time management is important, especially in the context of shift work. 1m
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    Prioritize your health in shift work Managing your physical and mental health is an important aspect for shift workers to keep front of mind. 1m
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    Draw boundaries and be consistent with them Setting boundaries helps protect your well-being and personal time. 1m
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    Define your goals for shift work Setting goals can help foster more motivation for your career. 1m
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    Set your foundation with motivation Sometimes personal motivations and values can get lost in the context of shift work. 1m
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    Discover your passion at work It is important to discover ways to find fulfillment and purpose in shift work roles. 1m
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    Take charge of your career success Having a clear picture of what a career path in your industry looks like will allow you to be prepared to make the best decisions for your career. 1m
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    Forge new connections Networking can lead to career growth and also help you learn from others in your field. 1m
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    Continue personal growth Personal growth can be key to finding balance with your professional career. 1m
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    Balance in shift work Finding balance in shift work begins with you. 1m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Felix Felix

Felix is a hospitality-focused director of retail operations at a specialty coffee company in Southern California. Felix prioritizes quality and guest experiences while also focusing on training and efficiency. He specializes in creating positive workplaces, implementing systems, educating teams, and driving business growth. Felix often immerses himself in anything related to hospitality, management, and culinary arts.

Experienced Retail Operations Leader Felix Felix

Felix Felix

Experienced Retail Operations Leader

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How GoSkills helped Chris

I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.

Chris Sanchez GoSkills learner
Chris Sanchez, GoSkills learner