Written By: Mansi Kohli | Updated : February 22, 2017 10:32 AM IST
Excessive job demands and pressures can lead to work-related stress.
You are in a crappy job and for whatever reasons you just cannot leave the job and we understand this very well! All of us have been there at some point in time. However, you know it very well, if you do not lose the job soon, you will lose your mind soon. Hence in order to keep your sanity and survive healthily in a job you don t like,Dr Usha Girish Talvadkar, Consulting Psychiatrist, Jaslok hospital and Research centre, Mumbai unearths for us top strategies that will help you survive (read smoothly sail) in a job you actually hate.
Setting stark goals and objectives is important to survive in a job:It is important to remember the saying Every cloud has a silver lining . Though we may hate the job we have there are various ways in which we can still survive and live a meaningful life. Positive affirmations definitely help. The first thing in the morning when we wake up we have to make positive affirmations like (today will be a good day, I will keep cool, will not get hassled or frustrated). Setting goals and objectives is important so you are clear about which direction and how you want your career to proceed in the future. Goals help us to keep motivated and constantly work towards finding what your career ambitions are and work towards these. Goals help us to be more positive and help us get closer to achieve what we want. Stay focussed and spend your time and energy to discover what you would love to do in the near future.
Taking a pay cut can be healthy:Pay cut helps in surviving in a job you love and not hate, as getting a job you love often comes with sacrifices. Money surely can t buy happiness. The only way a pay cut helps in surviving a job you hate is by motivating you to find better job at the earliest and helps you to stay focussed in this. Read more about 10 ways to reduce stress at work
Stay away from negative gossips and watercooler conversations:One should always stay away from negative gossip and water cooler conversations as they are addictive and damaging. It is non-productive, may harm others plus yourself and is waste of productive time and energy. Voice yourself - make it clear that you are not interested in negative gossips without being rude. (Read: Work stress increases your risk of taking sick leaves due to mental disorders)
Best and super healthy ways to deal with a crazy boss are:
i) One should establish trust and rapport.
ii) Be assertive and set boundaries.
iii) Don t take things personally, do not argue and remain cool. Give yourself some time before reacting.
iv) It should not affect your work and productivity and affect your relationships with other leaders of the company.
v) Find out what triggers his anger issues and avoid these.
Here are fun ways to blow off steam and letting frustrations not build up:
There are various ways to blow off steam and not let frustrations build up.Anger catharsis is best done by:
i) Regular exercise which releases the pent-up emotions. It could be workouts in the gym or simple walks.
ii) Indulge in hobbies like music, painting and art.
iii) Playing with pets is good at such times.
iv) Spending quality time with the family is a good way of relaxing.
Separating work does from personal life helps:It is important to separate work from personal life as it is important to get a good work life balance. This helps to keep you physically and mentally healthy. Your relationships with family and friends are maintained and you find happiness both in your workplace as well as home. Read here High-stress jobs may cause various health conditions and cause early death
Yes, quitting is perhaps the best option for surviving in a job you hate?First, do try to adjust and give some timeframe to yourself and see if that helps. If nothing changes and if the job is making you depressed, angry and frustrated after you have tried your best, you can consider your current job as part of your journey and not your destination. But if nothing works, for the sanity of your professional life consider quitting and channelizing your repressed emotions in a positive manner.
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