Wednesday 8th November Newsletter

Do you feel content at work, and is this considered coasting?

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Welcome back to our roundup 👋 In this Hump Day newsletter:

  • Too comfortable at work: Is it really a thing?

  • Thrown under the bus: What to do


  • Stress management: Neuroscientist shares steps to remain calm.

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📝 WEDNESDAY’S TO-DO

Remember your purpose ❀ Remind yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing, and revisit what it is that inspires you.

OPINION

Are you content at work or too comfortable?

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The natural progression in anyone’s career is to want to climb the career ladder and secure a better-paying job with a fancier title, but what happens if that’s not your dream?

You might feel content in your role and your pay, but is this considered coasting? It depends on whether you’re doing the bare minimum to muddle through or actually making an effort.

According to The Guardian, coasting is good for your career, health and happiness. But I’d challenge that: how can you feel content if you’re not gaining any successes out of your work? If you aren’t working towards a promotion or pay increase, how can you feel valued in the workplace?

You know what you’re comfortable with and whether you’re truly content at work!

— Joanna Zambas, Career Expert

Let me know your thoughts by replying to this email.

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TODAY’S ADVICE

How to win the blame game đŸŽČ

Work with someone who’s constantly trying to throw you and everyone else under the bus — for their own mistakes and shortcomings?

They’re the very definition of “toxic coworker”, and these tips will help you handle them:

  • Speak to the serial blamer. But do this privately and diplomatically. There may be bigger (underlying) issues, and a discussion could help you sort everything out.

  • Discredit where discredit is due. If things don’t change, correct them the next time they blame you for their mistakes.

  • Own up to the mistakes you DO make. This demonstrates your integrity and your willingness to learn and improve.

  • Take it up with management. As a last resort, speak to your supervisor or HR, especially if the constant blame thrown your way affects your reputation, confidence and overall happiness.

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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Stress is inevitable — stressing out isn't

Play video Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains

You’ve seen it, heard it, felt it: we live in a stressed-out world. So much so that the American Institute of Stress reports that 4 in 5 workers suffer from work-related stress.

Luckily, there are steps we can take to remain calm in anticipation of stressful situations. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains more in his talk.

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Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas and Electra Michaelidou.
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