Don't Let Your Job Get to You
Get yourself a job - that's the No 1 priority on everyone's
mind. But once you are a part of the rat race, sooner or later you get bogged
down by 'Work Stress'. Why do
people succumb to work pressures? What makes work such a stressful activity?
That's because we forget that a job is just a job. It is not
you, nor is it an extension of you. It is simply a part of your life that is
meant to enable you to lead a comfortable existence. Yes, it is as minuscule as
it sounds. Why then all the
fuss? What's the deal with a 24×7 work mode? If you get uncomfortable when you have
absolutely nothing to do, or if you never make weekend plans because you want
to be available should some appointment come up - then you really need to ask
yourself - How did a mere operational function become the dominating centre of
your life?
Everyone agrees that family life was just as important as work.
We all maintain that work-life balance is a must. However, if your idea of
maintaining a balance is to leave office early, spend the evening with family
and kids, and once they're all in bed, resume working through your remote
access systems, then you need to redefine balance.
Quite a tragic proposition, wouldn't you say?
The point is to ensure that while at work, nothing other than
professional matters have your attention, complete and whole. And once you are
through for the day, let the laptop recharge, your grey cells rest, and your
heart lighten.
Hence, when at work, keep the personal calls (SMSes) to a
minimum, ban frivolous web surfing, stay clear of office gossip and simply keep
your mind at the task at hand.
It is also important, especially in the age of office politics,
that your colleagues and work culture don't dictate to you the person you
should be. Abiding by a dress code and office decorum is standard procedure,
but changing your attitude to fit into an organisation is murder. Because,
after a career of 20-25 years you will be searching for the real you, in fact
much earlier.
Be open to change, and accept evolution, but never lose the
essence that makes you the person you are. Retain 'you', no matter how
difficult it may seem, because when the going gets tough, you will solace in
being simply yourself.
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