7 keys to remain happy in your working relationships 1. Spare your positive energy If someone is moaning at your about their life or the job without a hint of wanting to change in their voice, dont make it worse by trying to come up with solutions for them. If theyre drainers, let their energy go over and around you, not through you. 3. Know your emotional state If youre tired and feeling grumpy , make an extra effort to avoid people who frustrate you and never ever ever make an assessment of your life when youre tired and run down - it will be heavily biased in the negative and therefore massively inaccurate. 3. Dont be walked over So often in work and in life, people avoid confrontation. It isnt even close to confrontation if you talk with someone in a calm and assertive manner. Dont fear have those talks with people - just beware of doing it when youre in the wrong state - aggression and emotion is only met with the same. 4. Dont judge too soon How many times has someone proven you wrong? So often in work and in life, we judge people far too quickly. Give people time and base your judgements of them on fact. Sure, youre not going to get on with everyone, but dont discount someone who you dont even know yet. 5. On the flip side, avoid problem people There are going to be certain people that no matter how long you give them, youre always going to find them difficult. Its your job to be wise enough to politely avoid them and seek out solitude instead. Remember, at work, energy is a premium - so we mustnt get annoyed with people who drain us when weve chosen to spend time with them - be proactive and spare yourself. 6. People are mood & energy boosting, not iphones So often, I see people eating their food with work colleagues and the iPhone has replaced conversation. This isnt necessarily sad because iPhones are fun and useful on their own, but nothing can replace the mood enhancing benefits of human to human energy, interaction and sense of belonging. 7. Set up break dates In my gym, Ill see a trainer I love to hang out with and set up a coffee date or lunch date for later in the week. I know this is a simple tip, but people get so busy at work, they forget to organise the mood enhancing effects of sitting with the right people at the right time. Be proactive about staying on top of your positive energy levels and your day will fly by Will (dog walker, surfer, intent on sparing himself for himself and those who matter)
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:00:00 +0000
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