Richard Carlson

Carlson shows readers how to interact more peaceably and joyfully with colleagues, clients, and bosses and reveals tips to minimize stress and bring out the best in themselves and others.

Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work

Gabriel Yawe

So much of our daily work life exists in our own mind, dependent upon what aspects we focus on and how we characterize our experience. 

 It's been my experience that complaining about deadlines-even i the complaints are justified-takes an enormous amount of mental ener- gy and, more important to deadlines, time! The turmoil you go through commiserating with others or simply within your own head is rarely worth it. The added obsessive thinking about the deadline creates its own inter- nal anxiety. 

See if you can notice how often you tend to worry, fret, or complain about deadlines. Then, try to catch yourself in the act of doing so. When you do, gently remind yourself that your energy would be better spent else- where. Who knows, perhaps you can ultimately make peace with dead- lines altogether.

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