2531.Want to Be Happy at Work?Care Less About It A friend recently told me that she was ready to quit her job,explaining to me that there were big changes at her workplace and no way she could perform all her tasks on time. (1)
For many of us introverts(內(nèi)向的人),our professional efforts and results are a reflection of ourselves and our dedication to our employer.Because we aren't the social butterflies of the office.We feel a need to prove to our superiors that we are smart,hard-working,and dependable.For people like me and my close-to-quitting friend,the concept of giving anything less than our best doesn't cross our mind. (2)
We are disappointed and frustrated when we can't always achieve those standards. It's great to make a difference at work,but you have to take care of yourself first.Putting in slightly less effort in times of high stress doesn't mean you don't care about your job. (3)
Consider this saying:The perfect is the enemy of the good.When you reduce the pressure on yourself to attain perfection,you can flow more quickly and easily through your tasks. (4)
Here is my advice for you when you find yourself in the midst of panic. First,ask yourself:what's the worst that will happen if I miss a deadline by one day? (5)
Write down the specific tasks that are causing the feelings of stress.Talk it out with a friend or family member.You might discover that the situation isn't as horrible as you thought.By approaching your tasks one at a time you can make real progress.
A.We set high standards for ourselves. B.It means you care about yourself more. C.The pressure on yourself shouldn't be ignored. D.You might achieve more when you care less. E.As her friend who'd been in a similar situation,I wanted to help. F.Next,slow down and analyze what,precisely,is stressing you out. G.Freedom from the weight of perfection can be creatively liberating.