Ever have one of “those” days. Your computer crashed — again. The tech guy says, “we have to rebuild your system.” Your boss assigned you more work when you’re already swamped. Your coworkers are being loud. Everything you touch seems to just be one big hot mess. I have had my fair share of those days. Frustration at work can wreck your day. Don’t let it. Here are some helpful tips to help ease the frustration and brighten up the day.
- Assess the situation
When you find yourself dealing with frustration, step back and determine what the specific problem is. Are you just tired? Did a coworker say something hurtful? Are you getting behind in your deliverables. Grab a pen and write it down. Stepping back to assess the why is important. Just make sure that you don’t forget to look at how you are reacting to the situation.
- Look for the positive
It is too easy to look at the negative in everything. If you boss seems to be piling on the work, maybe the boss has trust and faith in that you can do it (all). He may not fully comprehend that your plate is completely full.
- Remember, it’s happened before
Unless you are a complete newbie to working, feeling frustrated now, is not the first time. It happens! Take a moment to thing about the last time you were frustrated. Things probably worked out then. If it did not go as you planned, here is an opportunity to try something different. Channel your inner Bob Marley and tell yourself that “everything is goin to be all right.”
- Before reacting, take 30 seconds
Take a moment look at the many different ways you can react to a situation before reacting. If you are truly frustrated, you will probably be taking the negative road. That action will only keep you in a negative frame of mind. If a person is the cause of your frustration, think, should be discuss this further? If they boss has piled on way too much work, maybe it is time to discuss your workload and find out what the real priority is?
- Talk it out
When you do talk to the person who’s caused your frustration, here are some tips to help:
- Stay focused. Avoid making it personal. Stick to the action that caused the problem. Helps to always refer back to your notes to insure your stay on the problem.
- Avoid pointing the finger.
- Really listen.
- Remember the Golden Rule.
Remember that how you react is the first step in how the outcome is going to be. Taking the time to learn how to deal with frustration is going to help you be a better employee. A better boss in the future. You will be a true asset to your team and company.
Anything you do differently? I am always looking for a better way.
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