What To Do When Your Job Just SUCKS
Lots of people dislike their job, that’s why they
call it work and not drink a margarita at the beach, right!?! But some of you are working at places that
you actually LOATHE…that means, hate more than anything else in the world. You would rather eat peas, clean cat litter
and date the creepy dude who hangs out at the 7-11 if it would pay.
I was there. I
know. I worked at a company that may
have had the worst management team in history and every day my spirit felt crushed. I would wake up and cry, leave the job and
cry & sometimes I would have to go in the bathroom at lunch and…you guessed
it, cry. Management made me doubt my
strengths. I worked a million hours and felt completely unappreciated. And I
did my job and my boss’ job who quit, without a raise for a year.
Yes, I think that qualifies as a job that sucks.
Back then I didn’t have many tools to help my
spirit, but I do now so here they are!
1.
Understand
this…if you’re hurting it’s a signal from God & the Universe.
The hurting part is truly hard, but
there’s another way to look at it. This
is confirmation that God has something waaayyy better for you. Your talents are not being used enough there. I do not believe this is some test you must
pass. You are there because something
needed to be done or someone needed to be helped. It may have been you. I see I needed that job for the
insurance. That’s it. But it paid for all expenses related to my
cancer. God has something better for you
& He will help you find it. Keep
listening & looking.
2. Pay attention to
positive.
You may never see positive qualities in that
no good *#$%#^ who makes your life difficult at work, but there are still good things around you. Look for them! When you head in to that sucky
job tell yourself to look for examples of things that are beautiful, competent co-workers,
and peaceful circumstances. Do you have
the only window in the office? Did your boss call out sick today? Is there at least one person who makes you
laugh at work who you can vent to? These are signs of positive. Notice them, because when you do more will
show up.
3.
Set
limits.
Do you want to stay at this job
forever and make a career of it? No! Then set limits. If you loathe this job & you aren’t going
to stay here long term, don’t kill yourself to be excellent. Be good. Get the
work done but don’t work 1 million hours.
I worked 7a to 730p, but when I decided to set limits I did the high
priority work 9-5 & the lower projects just didn’t get done. Sorry. My sanity is important, too. Do good, but don’t kill yourself for something
that’s not in your future.
4.
Pamper
you.
This is one of the absolute most
important things you can do to make it through and feel good! Do things that make your spirit soar! When you’re not working, find hobbies—do art,
read, go to the beach, take a flower arranging class, whatever. YOU MUST MAKE
TIME FOR YOU. The joy you feel repairs the part of your spirit that was torn
down at work. De-prioritize some chores
& honey, dance…dance…dance. Do what makes you feel absolute happiness and
joy as often as you can.
5.
Use
affirmations.
I felt so low that I had to use
affirmations before I walked in the office every day. When you get there take a few seconds in your
car and say great things over and over, out loud. I used Bible verses to empower me.
Those
who go to God are strong like a tree planted by a river. In season they bear fruit & their leaves
never wither. Everything they do will prosper. Psalms
I also said things like…
I
am a child of God. God is IN ME. King David and I share the same DNA. I am smart.
I am strong. I am more than capable. I AM A LEADER & I AM EXCEPTIONAL.
6.
Use
meditation.
There are many types. You can use
it to feel empowered, relax, let go of stress or to tap into angelic help. Check youtube.com and type in “guided angel
meditation” to start. 5 or 10 min a day makes a difference in how
you feel & that’s what’s important, isn’t it?
I know your situation will change, because God’s
giving you a sign that there is something greater out there for you!! Keep
looking. Don’t give up hope. Just take
care of YOU in the mean time.
Want
more? Steph Stanford is a professional speaker and author who teaches people to love themselves, embrace life and start living! Check out her
website or pick up her book, Happy Ain't That Hard, at
www.stephstanford.com