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» Don’t Let Your Job Get
Toxic
Sometimes no matter how hard you try to do all the right
things at work, a job may feel as if it's hurting you more
than helping you. Maybe the job is a bad fit, maybe volatility
in your industry gives you anxiety about the future, or maybe
a salary cut is making too many of your purchases stress-inducing.
If you find yourself in a similar position, you have to assess
whether your work situation is toxic or revivable. If you
decide your job is toxic, take control and formulate an exit
plan. It's simply not worth staying in a situation that can
negatively impact your health, relationships, and peace of
mind.
If you decide to create some changes in your job, you can
take the following proactive self-care measures to protect
your well-being as you focus on the challenges ahead.
Speak up. Talk with your boss (if he or she is not the problem)
and engage in a solutions-oriented dialogue. You may not
be able to change the company, but you might be able to make
your department a much more pleasant place to work.
Move. Fifteen minutes of yoga or Pilates will reduce stress,
increase focus and mental clarity, and improve overall well-being.
Relax. Massage, meditation and positive visualization will
reduce stress, improve circulation, remove toxins from the
body, and help you sleep.
Blow the 5:30 whistle. Don't stay in a toxic workplace any
longer than absolutely necessary, and don't take your toxic
job home with you. When 5:30 p.m. rolls around, leave.
Take a break. It's actually smart to take a "mental
health day" every now and then. Don't feel guilty for
taking a day off to get your life back in balance.
Get fueled. Proper nutrition is one of your best defenses.
Keeping your body fortified helps to boost energy, prevent
illness, and minimize the harmful effects of stress.
Go green. Living plants enhance the air quality of indoor
environments, and also have been shown to induce positive
energy.
Breathe. Recycled air in office buildings and enclosed work
areas can be very unhealthy. If you have the option of opening
windows, let the fresh air in! Otherwise, use air purifiers
and natural aromatherapies to lift spirits and freshen the
air.
Color your world. Finally, don't underestimate the psychological
impact of color. Surround yourself with greens and blues
to create a sense of tranquility.
In fact, putting some of
these tips into practice may change how you perceive your
job and its challenges. It's
all about perspective.
The important thing is to give yourself permission to seek
a healthy working environment where you can thrive instead
of just survive.
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