62 - Why You Are Miserable at Work

18/05/2023 19 min Episodio 62
62 - Why You Are Miserable at Work

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Cindy Esliger examines why it is that so many of us are miserable at work. What is happening to the workplace culture that causes us such misery and what can we do to counteract it? She reveals a lot of factors from poor management to mismatched skills that cause us disconnection.  The causes of increasing workplace misery are unique to each individual but there are common roots that contribute to the unpleasantness. Managers who lack the necessary skills to lead effectively, unreasonable workloads, a culture of fear about being able to speak up, jobs we are not well-suited for, and more. The misery caused by these stressors can lead to burnout, exhaustion, mental and physical health issues and more.Cindy shares five key things to look for when identifying how likely you are to be miserable at your job: 1. Toxic behavior, 2. Positive culture, 3. Work life balance, 4. Professional growth and development, and 5. Leading by example. She thoroughly explores how each of these impacts our mindset and then provides six strategies for managing workloads and stress levels. This episode will resonate with a lot of listeners and Cindy’s advice could make a difference at many  workplaces.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Surviving When You're MiserableAstronomic Audio—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.