Source | www.forbes.com | Amy Morin
No matter where you work, you’re bound to come across a difficult coworker. And if you’re not careful, one individual could ruin your entire work experience—and perhaps even damage your career.
It might be the teammate who takes credit for your work. Or, maybe your colleague’s negativity drags everyone down.
Toxic coworkers can drain you of the mental strength you need to do your best—if you let them. Here are five strategies for staying strong even when you work with the most difficult people:
1. Resist the temptation to complain.
It can be tempting to turn to another coworker and say, “Can you believe he said that at the meeting?” But venting to other people—and trying to get them to confirm your beliefs—isn’t healthy.
Whether you send emails to your other coworkers to complain about the toxic individual, or you vent to your partner when you get home, complaining keeps you stuck in a negative state.
The more time and energy you spend complaining, the more space you allow a toxic person to take up in your life. Commit to filling your life with positive people and productive experiences and give toxic people less air time.
