10 TIPS ADJUSTING TO 9-5 LIFE: Advice I wish I got when I first started working my full-time job

here are my top 10 tips to help anyone who is still adjusting to their full time 9-5 job :)

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0:00 hi :) my background, job, work to live mindset
2:36 tip 1 - prioritize routine
4:42 tip 2 - prioritize movement & exercise
6:39 tip 3 - finding hobbies outside of your 9 to 5
9:48 tip 4 - plan your PTO
12:01 tip 5 - making friends after college
14:24 tip 6 - get organized
16:32 tip 7 - invest in your professional self!
18:22 tip 8 - how to help the time go by
20:43 tip 9 - have a mid-week treat
21:23 tip 10 - consider trying meal subscriptions
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[JennaHong]

this video was inspired by you ❤i had some comments the last couple videos that some of you are adjusting to your new 9-5 rn, so I wanted to share some tips! PLEASEEE share any more you have too💕

[minakhan]

If you commute far and don’t want to sit in traffic, find a fitness studio (orange theory, CrossFit, Pilates, etc.) near your work and workout to kill time while the traffic dies down a bit. This way when you get home, you’re done with work and gym.

[Bronnybronny]

as someone who graduated in 2018, i completely agree. here are my tips
1) wake up early, go to bed early (prioritize SLEEP)
2) work out in the morning (this helps energy, and you open up your after-work hours)
3) get SUN/GO OUTside DAILY
4) eat healthy (this one is huge, it will help energy levels, and stress levels - sitting all day and eating like sh.t is the WORST combo)
5) be clear and STRICT about your work boundaries - do not be readily available 24/7. this is probably not popular advice, but this is so needed. stop feeling like you OWE your company all your time. you are hired for the time slot of 9-5, not before, not after. i understand sometimes you are needed beyond those hours, but never let that become habit. you will burn out in a very short period of time.
6) create routines outside of work - hobbies, communities, sports, travel, weekend trips etc. etc.
7) understand your levels of social time vs. alone time. dont say yes to everything - PRIORITIZE alone time!!!!
8) i wouldn't trust anyone at work - seriously, i would wait MONTHS to start trusting people at work. HR is to protect the company, nOT YOU. coworkers, are out for themselves 99% of the time, and do not care about you. dont sleep with coworkers, be cordial not overly friendly and never share your personal life with coworkers. i know this sounds really intense, but me it is so much for the better. you can be friends with coworkers and not overshare, you can have fun with friends, and not share private information. dont party with coworkers, never get drunk with coworkers. your coworkers are NOT your friends and its very rare to find true friends at work.
9) organize your email to an excessive level. create folders for everything, and do not delete emails, ever.
10) find a mentor at work who you trust as a professional resource and become a pupil under them. this will help you become a better professional and will help you learn and grow in ways you couldn't do on your own. (prioritize your own professional growth!!)
11) build your network at work, be a resource to everyone but balance your tasks - this will show everyone that you are great at accomplishing tasks and being a resource to the company as a whole - and not just your manager. this takes time to master, so be very cautious at first, but this will get you far. your network is professional currency.

the pto tips are good, but i feel thats common sense. idk corporate life is crazy and extremely tiring. a lot of things come with time, but believe me, never let your company make you a slave.

[NadaAlawadhi]

My tip is never neglect lunch or snacking midday at work because for a long time I was a walking zombie because I would eat breakfast before work and then have nothing at all. And then I get home I’m too exhausted for anything else. And now I come home and workout almost every single day because I ate at work. How crazy is that. It’s a minor thing that has a huge impact on the rest of the day!

[alexis-vsih]

tip - buy all the ingredients for lunches (bread, turkey, avocado, whatever) and keep them all in the work fridge. make your sandwich each day during lunch instead of trying to pack/prep a meal each day. this also extends to breakfast/snacks

[kellymabel]

Love this!! Not enough people (or schools) address this adjustment! I came from an intense grad school to working 8-5 and then studying for board exam after work. Once I passed I was like “what do I do with all this new time?!” Finding a good routine helped.

[miksd]

This video came at the perfect time! I just started my very first full time job yesterday and I feel so overwhelmed with having to set up a routine and manage my time properly. Thank you!!!

[miagomes]

This is so true! I work, study (both full time) and go to the gym 3x a week and sometimes can be so tiring but it’s very important to do your passions that in my case is gym and YouTube ❤

[KimberlySyuardi]

I just graduated and started working full time 9-5 and it’s been a hard adjustment for me! I often forget to eat and want to workout but have no energy to because I am exhausted from having no fuel. This video is so helpful thank you!

[jessssalemme]

Love the idea of this video. I remember when i was in a 9-5 making sure I was taking PTO was like THE most important thing to keep my sanity. I think another thing for me was creating sort of mini-goals with my career because through college/school we're always working towards the next "accomplishment" whether it be a grade on a paper or graduation - when you transition to the work world you no longer have things you are working towards, so I think creating those mini-goals can help a ton! Love all these tips 💗

[susiemac]

Time management is a huge skill people are not taught! Not only for work but for life in general

[macys.parade]

I’m transitioning from a remote job to a job that has time in the office every other week, so this is perfect!! Thank you!

[Tuesdaymayhew]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, and I found it very refreshing! So many YouTubers talk about hating corporate and quitting their jobs, and I haven’t found many about working a corporate job and balancing that with hobbies. I have been feeling negatively about my job even though I have a lot of perks - WFH and a great team for example. I just needed some positivity and a pick-me-up, and I think this video is that. I appreciate the reminders about routine and exercise. Simple things that I abandon when I start saying yes to too many things. I will check out more of your videos!

[mahnoushheydari]

Useful advice Jenna! 🤓 Thank you for sharing!❤

[desereebeauty]

I absolutely love your work to live diaries! Those are my favorite and they are so helpful 🥰

[sukaijanine]

thankf for this video I've been working fulltime for almost a year but these tips were so helpful & I will definitely be using some of them!

[Justme_elizabeth]

I love my standing desk and recently got an under the desk cycle bike it’s great for sit down exercise whilst working away 🌻💗

[grayfoxr]

Solid points and tips, especially with PTO. If you have a long PTO, schedule a mega vacation if you want to have a long experience away from work and time towards you.

[VictoriaHartford]

Thank you so much for sharing. I graduated last year and I am one year into my finance job. I will definitely start implementing these tips to help prevent burnout and make the most of my 8-5pm :D

[whitneykidd]

Love this 🎉 I wish I had this video when I graduated college lol. For PTO I take a long weekend at the end if each quarter to give myself and my brain a break. Also, I separate my family time vs. personal time because family can stress you out too 😂😂