Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work
Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others
If you are like most people, you probably spend between eight to twelve hours a day at work. In your workplace, you are subjected to unpleasant issues and burdens that can lead to stress.
Key Ideas
1. Dare to Be Happy.
Allow yourself the luxury of being happy at work. Happy workers are creative, good listeners, and highly motivated.
2. Become Less Controlling.
Give people the space to be who they really are and respect other people’s differences. By not being controlling, you will receive more admiration and respect.
3. Eliminate the Rat Race Mentality.
Stop complaining that you are stuck in the rat race. Instead, look into how you are spending your days in a more positive manner.
4. Don’t Dramatize the Deadlines.
Remember, it causes more stress to complain about how unfair a certain deadline is than to actually work on a task.
5. Have Some “No Phone” Time at Work.
Excessive phone calls can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. It might be a good idea to turn off your ringer or have your voice mail answer your calls for a specific period of time.
6. Avoid Corporate Bragging.
Stop yourself from telling others how busy you are and how much work you do. You are, in fact, reinforcing to yourself how stressed out you are.
7. Make the Best of Those Boring Meetings.
To make meetings more interesting and productive, you should totally immerse yourself in the discussion. It is also a good idea to tell yourself that you’re going to learn something new.
8. Stop Anticipating Tiredness.
Don’t anticipate how tired you are going to be tomorrow or at the end of the week. Instead, just try to take advantage of any chance you get to rest or sleep.
9. Don’t Sweat the Bureaucracy.
The best way to deal with bureaucracy is to maximize your efficiency the best way you can. You can also make suggestions on ways to improve the system.
10. Remember the Phrase, “Being Dead Is Bad for Business.”
Take care of your personal health. Eat well, exercise, get plenty or rest and take up other healthy habits.
11. Make the Best of Corporate Travel.
When traveling, be creative on how you spend your time - even when on the plane. Make the best out of it.
12. Light a Candle Instead of Cursing the Darkness.
When something goes wrong, take positive steps to solve the problem. Instead of complaining about the situation, try coming up with a solution.
13. Join My New Club, “TGIT”
“TGIT” stands for “Thank God It’s Today.” Instead of looking forward to your weekends, learn to appreciate each day of the week. This way, you will be happy everyday.
14. Don’t Sweat the Demanding Boss.
When dealing with a demanding boss, try to focus on his or her positive aspects. Don’t take the behavior personally.
15. Remember to Acknowledge.
Everyone loves to be acknowledged so always find the time to acknowledge others. A simple note or the act of saying ‘thank you’ can do wonders.
16. Don’t Keep People Waiting.
Respect other people’s time. Plan ahead and make sure you are on time all the time.
17. Create a Bridge Between Your Spirituality and Your Work.
Bring the essence of who you are and what you believe into the workplace.
18. Brighten Up Your Working Environment.
Make sure that your working environment is not bland, boring, or dark. Take the time and spend a little money on making your workplace less depressing.
By Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
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