Sunday, October 26, 2008

Coping with workplace negativity


Breaking the complaining habit is straightforward. Author Jon Gordon offers some classic advice:

Practice gratitude. Count your blessings each day. "If you are focusing on gratitude, you can't be negative," Mr. Gordon writes. "You can also energize and engage your co-workers by letting them know you are grateful for them and their work."

Praise others. "Instead of complaining about what others are doing wrong, start focusing on what they are doing right," he says. Aim for a ratio of three positive comments for every negative one.

Let go. Some things aren't worth complaining about because there is nothing anybody can do to fix them. "You'll be amazed that when you stop trying to control everything, it all somehow works out," Mr. Gordon writes. READ MORE.

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