3 Simple Ways to Deal with Toxic Relationships at Work

You’ve got this. In addition to my focus on couples, I have done some business consulting and have helped businesses be more profitable by developing healthier relationships at work. Researchers have consistently shown that there is a connection between good morale, healthy work relationships, and productivity. However, sometimes, just as in personal relationships, you have to deal with a toxic relationship at work. People Over 40 Should Have 4-Day Weekends Says Science I have helped many clients in my private practice deal with people at work who are draining their energy, creating a lot of stress and anxiety and making it difficult to even go to work. Here are 3 tips to deal with toxic people and toxic relationships at work: 1. Don’t Take It Personally. People who are toxic to you are usually toxic to others. You just might be (for some reason) a good target. Define your own worthiness and don’t let another person’s emotional baggage affect you. I know this is not that easy to do but if you notice how you are internalizing the other person’s cruelty or passivity. Stop, take a breath, and remember that you can practice relaxing even while the other person is doing his or her toxic thing. 2. Act Opposite Your Reflex. For example, if you want to run from that person, move towards that person and show some caring interest. Of course, don’t open yourself up to abuse, but throwing the person off like that can actually shift the whole toxic pattern sometimes. What...
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