Did you know, having a routine can also help you become more successful in your career?
According to NCDA, National Career Development Association, “A healthy lifestyle improves work habits, decreases absenteeism, and increases productivity that will result in the employee having improved job evaluations, better retention, and opportunities for advancement and future employment.”

Here at Sevita, our employees are spread out across the US, coming to work either in person or remotely every day. In this series, “Habits of an Extraordinary…” we’re sharing an inside look into some of our team members and hear about the habits they’ve created to help them reach their personal and professional goals.

Meet Samantha Loignin, a LICSW here at Sevita for the last 6 years. Sam’s habits help her feel productive, focused, and balanced each day in a new world of hybrid working environments.

Schedule Smartly

If you’re a morning person try to complete your most difficult tasks or meet with clients who require more of your energy and focus earlier in the day. “I do try to schedule days for all virtual visits, or my morning in the office then I’ll have a lunch break and I’ll go home for the afternoon.” It can be easy to get burnt out so make sure not to over-pack your schedule, and work in some breaks.

Step Away From Your Work

Speaking of breaks, it is always good to step away and recharge. Sam tries “not to go from one screen to another screen” on her breaks. Instead of scrolling Tik Tok, Sam takes some time for a nice walk.

Meet People Where They Are

“The number one thing we know is that people don’t make change unless they want to change. And, as eager as I might be, if I want someone to change more than they want to, I have to slow down.” Sam has had difficult yet rewarding experiences that have required humility, and taught her how to slow down and move at her client’s pace.

If You Want to Help Others, You Have To Help Yourself

Sam explains, “I can help people when I am my best self.” For Sam that means working out every day. This can also show up as “recognizing that burn out." Sam suggests, “Maybe I am going to bump somebody down a half an hour and take a little time for myself.”

Have Some Time to Debrief

Giving yourself time to transition from work to home is really important, especially on days we work from home and there’s not a distinct ‘separation’ between the two. For the extra difficult days, Sam likes to do something physical like go for a walk or a run, but on other days she likes to listen to music on the way home or call a friend.

Thanks for sharing your habits, Sam!