{"id":6121,"date":"2019-06-17T09:18:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T14:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/?p=6121"},"modified":"2019-06-07T09:21:11","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T14:21:11","slug":"are-you-the-problem-three-signs-you-need-an-attitude-adjustment-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/education\/are-you-the-problem-three-signs-you-need-an-attitude-adjustment-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You The Problem? Three Signs You Need An Attitude Adjustment At Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing the video game industry is known for, it\u2019s fostering a terrible work environment. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamer.com\/netherrealm-studios-toxic-workplace-claim\/\">extreme working conditions at studios like Netherrealm<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstationlifestyle.net\/2019\/06\/03\/former-rockstar-devs-issues-working-rockstar-games-working-conditions\/\">hostile, sexist, favoritism-driven culture at Rockstar Games<\/a>, gaming in many ways serves as a manual for how <strong>not <\/strong>to treat employees. After all, nobody wants to work in a toxic office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>In most organizations, particularly outside game development, that toxicity isn\u2019t quite so overt. It\u2019s a lot subtler. Often, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/marissa-levin\/harvard-research-proves-toxic-employees-destroy-your-culture-your-bottom-line.html\">it\u2019s driven by a single bad apple<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So with that in mind, let\u2019s talk about your workplace. Has it been especially hostile and negative recently? Do you feel like you don\u2019t want to be in the office, but can\u2019t quite put your finger on why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have some bad news from you. <strong>You might be the poison fruit. <\/strong>You might be the one that\u2019s making work worse for everybody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to tell if that is indeed the case &#8211; and what you can do if it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excuses, Not Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing\u2019s first, how\u2019s your workplace performance? Have you been slipping lately? Not getting as much done as you should? Failing to meet your commitments and deadlines? <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, your hackles are probably raised right now. You\u2019re probably already trying to justify your shortcomings, both to yourself and your colleagues. Stop.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You aren\u2019t getting less done because of a bothersome co-worker. You aren\u2019t constantly late for meetings and events because of traffic. You didn\u2019t miss that deadline because of computer problems. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apologize. Hold yourself accountable for your failings. Acknowledge your mistakes. But don\u2019t try to shift the blame onto something external. You are the master of your own destiny. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s worth mentioning here that there\u2019s a difference between an excuse and an explanation. Being unable to finish a project because your mental health is failing is different from not getting anything done because you\u2019re too busy browsing Reddit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything Annoys You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What was Kevin thinking, sending out that frivolous email? Doesn\u2019t he know your inbox is full enough already? <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How could they give Christine more responsibility than you? You\u2019ve been with the company <strong>way <\/strong>longer! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does Jon ever shut up? All he does is talk about things nobody cares about! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone has an annoying coworker or two. But if you\u2019re constantly aggravated by your colleagues, even over little things that shouldn\u2019t <strong>matter<\/strong> to you, that\u2019s an issue. Take a deep breath. Take a step back. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself if the thing that\u2019s got you so flustered will matter tomorrow.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about a week from now? A month? A year? Five years? Ten? <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all had toxic thoughts like the ones above. But most of us are capable of approaching them like adults. Either we politely bring it up with the people involved, or we shrug it off and move on with our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re Never Happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is ever good enough for you. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re envious of a co-worker for receiving a promotion they\u2019ve been working towards for years. You spend most of your day stewing over slights, both real and imagined. Even when something good happens, it\u2019s still not enough to satisfy you. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is quite possibly the most toxic mindset you can maintain. Everything becomes about you. You end up being emotionally draining to interact with as you gradually become more bitter, resentful, and self-absorbed. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shift your focus outwards. Instead of being pessimistic and self-obsessed, train yourself to always see the silver lining. More importantly, practice mindfulness &#8211; practice being aware of your surroundings, of the people and things you spend your day with.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, teach yourself to live in the now, focused on the good things that surround you. It won\u2019t be easy. But the results will be more than worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing Your Bad Attitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very few people <strong>actively <\/strong>try to make their workplace toxic. No one wants to be <strong>that <\/strong>person who everyone dreads dealing with. If, after reading this piece, you\u2019ve realized you are, don\u2019t stress too much.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just apologize and strive to be better in the future.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing the video game industry is known for, it\u2019s fostering a terrible work environment. From the extreme working conditions at studios like Netherrealm to the hostile, sexist, favoritism-driven culture at Rockstar Games, gaming in many ways serves as a manual for how not to treat employees. 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