Get Support from Colleagues, Friends, Family or a Professional
Gaining valuable support is vital in order to navigate the challenges you may face within your professional life. Whether that be seeking the support of a colleague, a friend, a family member or a mental health professional, having someone to talk to about the issues you are facing at work can make them seem less daunting compared to dealing with them alone. If you don't wish to share details about the issues you are facing at work with your support network, spending time with your support network can serve as a good distraction from the professional difficulties you face, and this break from thinking about the issues can allow you to return to work with a fresh mindset and approach.
Take Regular Breaks
Working through problems in the workplace can be uncomfortable and drain you of energy. Due to this, it is important to take regular opportunities to get a drink, stretch your legs if you work at a desk, take a walk on your lunch break and get some fresh air. This regular self care will make it easier when working through difficult times within work. Due to the demanding nature of workplace issues, they can leave you feeling drained. Taking regular breaks allows you refresh, recharge and refocus, and this ensure that you are more productive in the long run.
Work-Life Balance
Focus on life outside of work. By prioritising a healthy work-life balance, you can improve your resilience within the workplace. Enjoying activities outside of work can allow you to recharge and reset. This allows you to better handle difficult situations in work. Approaching them with a fresh mindset can allow you to handle them more effectively.
Optimistic Attitude
Practicing an optimistic mindset can change your approach to difficult situations in the workplace. Instead of being overwhelmed by the negative experiences in your workplace, an optimistic attitude can allow you to focus on the good things within your work. For example, you may work with some challenging colleagues, or you may have some stressful responsibilities, but there may be some aspects of your job that you enjoy. It is worth focusing on these good aspects of work. When facing difficulties at work, it is too easy to dwell on the negatives and you can feel like a failure in your job. Instead, remind yourself of the successes you have had in your role. When you do this, you can train yourself to look for success in your role. This can help you to continue to develop your self confidence when being faced with difficult situations in the workplace.
Exercise
Exercise is an effective way to eliminate stress and negative emotions outside of work. Exercise allows you to take your mind off any problems you are facing within the workplace, and the feeling of achievement exercise creates can allow you to become more confident and have a more self-esteem. In turn, this increased confidence and higher self-esteem will make it easier when handling difficult situations within the workplace.
In Professional Development's Resilient Leader Programme - CMI Level 7 has been designed for leaders, senior executives and Directors who directly lead/manage people, teams or projects. This course is especially beneficial for leaders who work in challenging, high pressured and emotionally demanding environments.
Information correct as of 04.10.2023.
