Every HR professional on the planet struggles to maintain their motivation during the low points we all face at times during our careers.

The dilemma, as you know, is what to do when your job or the people you work with make you feel stuck, rejected or frustrated.

Below is a helpful cheat sheet that outlines a few things you can do that can lift your spirits and recharge your batteries.

Obviously, this isn't a comprehensive list of everything you can do - but hopefully it can serve as a beginning catalyst to get you back on track.

Download it and keep it handy on all your devices, so you can refer to it when you need it most:

5 Unwritten HR Rules for Staying Inspired

1. Don't waste time in HR roles you don't enjoy! You can't stay energized in a job you don't like. Sure, every HR role has its flat sides. But minimize how much time you spend there. Patience, passion and dedication come easily only when you find HR work you love.
2. If it doesn't open, it's not your door! Be grateful for rejections, closed doors and unreturned phone calls as you pursue career advancement in HR. All rejection means is that you're closer to landing that ideal HR position intended for you. Your value does not decline based on someone else's inability to see your worth.
3. Stay fresh! Recharge your batteries often by taking vacations, time off and going to seminars, conferences and workshops. Keep up with the new technology innovations in HR. Finally, do yourself a favor by finding a hobby, sport or personal interest away from the grind of HR work that gives you joy.
4. Get it done! Ship it. Finish that project. Step up to that challenge. Make that tough decision. Avoid procrastination. Don't be a wimp. Let your HR legacy be joyfully shaped by decisions you made - not by the ones you didn't.
5. Cherish and appreciate the closest people around you! In tough times, your closest colleagues, friends and relatives can be an infinite source of strength and energy. Tap into them regularly. Don't take them for granted. Make time for them and you'll look back with no regrets.

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