Job Immunity

In order to survive in a job setting, you must have an inner core that is immune to getting caught up in all of the craziness around you. Too many people allow their jobs to be THE THING in their lives. When that happens, it’s easy to feel inundated, take things personally, and blow things out of proportion.

I’m not suggesting that you don’t give your all in a job or professional setting. It’s important that your superiors understand that you’re a conscientious employee who cares and can be relied upon to work hard and get the job done. What I am saying is don’t let the job get all of you. At a deep personal level, you’ve got to know that there are more important things in life. You don’t advertise this at your work setting, and you don’t put any less effort in, but you work smarter. Many people don’t realize that perspective and the ability to perform at your best are closely related. When you’re able to appropriately detach yourself you’re not straining and letting yourself get overwhelmed. You demonstrate more wisdom and restraint in responding to the situations you have to deal with. You can focus and concentrate on one thing at a time. You don’t get yourself immersed in counterproductive things that you can’t control, and you don’t participate in any negativity that may be around you.

There will always be some people around us that operate out of fear or insecurity and are constantly trying to prove their worth (though they wouldn’t admit this). These folks are not only living in an unhealthful manner, but they’re not functioning at their full capacity, because it is just an exhausting way to live. They are not good role models, and we shouldn’t allow ourselves to compete with them for attention. We must remind ourselves that calm, relaxed, gentle people can also be super achievers.

If you’d like to develop more of a defense wall so your inner core is immune to getting caught up in external situations, ask yourself what is really important in life. Remind yourself that this is not life and death and there will be a life after this job. Remind yourself that, chances are, you’ll have several jobs after this one. Also, remember that if this were your last day on the job, somehow, someway, they would find a way to survive without you. No one is irreplaceable. What’s the best thing to do? Do your best each day and go home, leaving your job at the job. What’s the most important thing? Peace of mind. Why? Because life is short and we don’t know how many moments we have left.