It's Not Really A Friday If You Have To Work - Right?
"It's Not Really A Friday If You Have To Work - Right?"
What is the energy you bring to work each day?
Work is one of those things many people dread. I'm not even gonna front - I find myself dreading work some days too. However I've found that mindset is where is all starts. I am known as the early bird in the office. I really despise being late to anything, and since I often arrive before anyone else, I take it as an opportunity to set the day off. I greet everyone with a cheerful smile, get the coffee pot going and set the temperature to a comfy warm setting (ok that last one, I'm typically freezing, so If I get there first I'm going to turn up the heat).I found myself cringing when I heard these words, "It's Not Really A Friday If You Have To Work - Right?". These are words from a co-worker as they headed out the door --- before everyone one else - an hour earlier at that.I couldn't agree with this statement. I don't hate my job that much. And for the most part my coworkers are fairly cool. They make jokes to lighten the day and its been a fairly quiet yet busy week. But this coworker seems to be consistently aggravated, annoyed, sighs left and right, and looks for someone to join in the misery.When I'm having an off day, I need to reach for my headphones and find some uplifting words be it in a podcast, a youtube video, or music that can divert my attention.I've found that even when the assignment or task is mundane, you can find enjoyment somewhere in the process. Most of the frustrations come when all you (or I) do is think about where I'd rather be.I've found a few ways to combat that.
- Don't engage in that behavior. Misery loves company is far too true. And my energy needs to go towards something worth while.
- Listen to music. I put on positive music and listen to artists I like.
- Spin the negative comment into a positive one. I know I said not to engage, but if this person is insisting on an answer spin it around.
- Take a walk and stretch - get away from the environment. Go use the bathroom do something. I've found that there is such thing as energy and people will try to bring you down. Run! and get to a better space if you can.
I want to wish you a Happy Friday!Good Vibes your way.