How to Keep Calm and Carry On Professionally in Tough Work Situations

Hidayat Abisena
3 min readOct 20

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Maintaining a Professional and Positive Mindset Amidst Challenges in Your Work Environment

Work can sometimes be a pain in the neck, especially when you face challenges that make you want to pull your hair out. Boss giving you a headache? Colleagues driving you up the wall? Don’t let that ruin your day! Let’s view it from a different angle.

Angle 1 — Don’t dread challenges!

These hurdles aren’t headaches, but chances to strut your stuff and improve your performance. Challenges in the workplace should be met with eagerness. It helps us learn, grow, and improve our skills. You may not be able to change the situation, but you can control how you react to it. Avoid blaming others or complaining, instead focus on finding solutions and taking action.

These obstacles are opportunities to showcase your skills and acquire new ones

Angle 2 — Ask for feedback and support from others

You don’t have to suffer in silence. Ask for help from your co-workers, managers, mentors, or friends. They can give you advice, encouragement, or a reality check. You can also steal their ideas and best practices. What if your co-workers and your managers aren't really supportive? Well, talk to your closest friend or people who can offer emotional support and encouragement. Sometimes it helps to do things for yourself.

Angle 3 — Celebrate your achievements and successes

No matter how big or small, every accomplishment deserves a pat on the back. Treat yourself for your hard work and progress. Brag about your wins to others and take credit for their contributions. This will boost your ego and motivation.

Recognize your strengths and skills, and celebrate the progress you make, remind you of your value and potential.

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Angle 4 — Keep a sense of humor

Laughter is the best medicine, as they say. When things get tough, try to find the funny side of the situation. You can lift your mood by indulging in some humor. You could crack jokes, watch a comedy show, or browse through memes. Humor can help you cope with stress, ease tension, and make everyone laugh. Additionally, people enjoy being around those who have a good sense of humor.

Angle 5 — Stay positive and optimistic

Focus on the bright side of your work and the future. Don’t let negative thoughts and emotions rain on your parade. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Remember that every challenge has a solution and that you can do anything.

Angle 6 — Take care of yourself

Working in a challenging environment can take a toll on your physical and mental health, so it’s important to take care of yourself. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat well, exercise regularly, and take breaks when you need them. You can also practice relaxation techniques, such as meditation, breathing exercises, or yoga, to reduce stress and anxiety.

No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. Instead of dwelling on your failures or feeling ashamed, try to learn from them and improve

Ask yourself what you can do differently next time, and what you can learn from the experience. Mistakes are not setbacks, but opportunities to grow.

Salam sukses, jaya jaya jaya….!!!

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