A lot of people are ambitious with their jobs. Sadly, some others can be jealous of their ambition. This could escalate to a bigger problem once the toxic coworker drags the good workers. John Knotts from Forbes shared with us 5 things to do if we are stuck with toxic coworkers.
Recognize the toxic coworkers
First thing first, you need to realize when your coworkers are spreading negativity. Knotts noted several things that toxic coworkers usually say, such as “that’ll never work here,” “that’s not possible,” and several others. These sentences are often said without even considering whether or not the new plan might work. People like them are just too bothered to progress and change. Supportive coworkers would instead embrace new ideas and work together to find a solution.
Focus on yourself
Once you realize that your coworkers might be toxic, now focus on yourself. Control your own emotions and behaviours. Also, try not to get distressed by their negativity. Most of the times, those negative coworkers are trying to change you into their likes. Knotts further mentioned such people will try to affect your sensibilities and logic and consistently doubt your choices. Don’t get swayed away, and maintain your choices.
Address the problem to the toxic coworkers
When they insist on bringing you down with your ideas, try to address it to them. Make it subtle by questioning whether or not they truly understand the new idea proposed. Such people often do not back up their arguments with adequate information related to the matter. Try not to laugh out their offence as a joke.
Ignore them for your own sake
Dealing with such coworkers could be a big hassle. Even after you address the problem and talk it out, the probability of them to change is small. At times like those, just simply ignore them. Your time is too precious to deal with those people and the negativity they bring.
Trust yourself
Don’t let the negativity from those people get into your mind. Constructive criticism and being disrespectful are two different things. Trust yourself and dish out all the negativity from them!
Read also: 4 Things Smart People Never Say in a Workplace
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