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Few people wake up in the morning fully energized to start their day, humming like the famous Disney character “Snow White,” who starts her day by singing to the birds! Unlike “Snow White“, most people indulge in life and its problems from early morning on, and sometimes there are those bad days when things don’t go as you want: you wake up late and your body is tired; your computer crashes and you lose hours of work that is almost due; your boss abuses his power over you; and now you have to work during your lunch break. All this in just a few hours until the start of the day! It’s definitely not your day!
We all went through such bad days, and you may feel in this case that it is your fault, and your conscience reprimands you for your negligence, but this is not true; it is not your fault, as these tense situations and circumstances are beyond your control, but you are nevertheless able to control your reactions and emotions to get over such bad days. Today we offer you 5 tips to help you get through bad days at work.
1- Get rid of work-related stress.
Want to know why most Americans have level 1 stress? It’s work stress. 65 percent of Americans suffer from work-related stress, while a third complain of chronic work stress. There is no doubt that this is the case in our societies as well, as work pressure is a nightmare that haunts many, especially with the difficult economic conditions that make a large percentage of people fear losing their jobs.
To reduce work stress, start by asking yourself: What is important and what is not? After dividing your tasks according to their priority and importance, start implementing simple tasks to regain your confidence in your ability to control things and achieve good productivity. Then set new, realistic deadlines, and if you feel like you’re pushing yourself too much, don’t hesitate to talk to your manager and discuss the possibility of lightening your load.
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2- Contact your manager
Your boss probably takes the most stress out of work. Sometimes his pressure affects the rest of the employees, and your style of communication with your manager may harm your professional relationship with him. So always make sure to communicate with your manager in his own way, and here it must be noted that there are four main methods of communication.
- Analytical: This type of communication tends to be about real numbers and data. If your boss prefers this style, avoid using vague language and be clear and specific when speaking to him.
- Intuitive: This type focuses on the big picture and tends to avoid talking about minute details. In such a situation, speak in general terms and give your manager a general idea of the situation you are facing rather than getting into the specifics.
- Practical: This method of communication, details, schedules, final outputs, and structured and organized procedures and plans are preferred. If your boss uses this style of communication, they don’t want to miss anything, so make sure you are clear and precise about your conversation.
- Personal: Unlike the previous methods, personal communication focuses more on emotion than on rigid communication based on data and numbers. People who follow this style like to dig deeper and find out the real reasons behind each situation, and they also enjoy getting to know their colleagues better.
Don’t change your personality when communicating with your boss, but make sure you talk to him using his style; it’s like learning a second language and using it when needed. But if you feel that your manager or your supervisor is having a bad day, we advise you in this case to avoid talking to him unless absolutely necessary, while making sure that your language is as brief and professional as possible. It is also preferable that you communicate with him by e-mail instead of communicating directly.
3- Avoid drama
Problems between employees and the drama they create affect your productivity. So, if you find yourself beginning to be affected by this matter, it is best to contact the HR department official and explain to him the impact of this “drama” on your performance at work. And avoid getting involved in it as much as possible; remember that you are now in a professional environment, not a school, where you can avoid falling into this trap by doing the following:
- Don’t make your work a place to loosen up and vent your feelings.
- If you’re feeling frustrated, sad, or angry, don’t respond directly to avoid unintentionally displaying passive aggressive behavior.
- Uproot backbiting and gossip, and do not encourage spreading rumors.
4- Address your personal problems.
There is no doubt that you have heard about the importance of balancing life and work and of separating private life from professional life to ensure success. But, of course, it’s easier said than done. You won’t be able to focus properly on your work if you’ve received bad news or if you have special problems that are bothering you.
In such situations, ask yourself if you are able to continue with your duties or if you need a day to rest. You don’t have to tell your boss your life story, but you can point out that you need a short vacation to address personal issues that may affect your work.
5- Rest when sick.
Colds and illnesses are more common in the winter, and unless you take good care of yourself while you are sick, your recovery will take much longer. So, if you have to go to work, be sure to take your medication with you and stay away from your colleagues so you don’t infect them. Or contact your manager by phone or email to take a day off or work from home. In short, when you are sick, rest at home; it is better for your health and the health of your co-workers.
In conclusion: always remember that most of the circumstances that lead to a bad day at work are often out of your control, so don’t get frustrated, accept it instead of fighting it, and deal with it better. Our reaction to the events that pass us by plays a fundamental role in overcoming such events quickly and with minimal damage.
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