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"How to deal with being unhappy at work

How to deal with being unhappy at work Being unhappy at work is a common experience. According to a recent survey, over half of employees are unhappy with their jobs. From my experience as a coach, it is a very common source of unhappiness. There are a number of reasons why you might feel unhappy at work, for example, if you have a difficult boss, or unpleasant coworkers. Sometimes it might be a heavy workload, or a lack of opportunities to move forward in your career. If you're unhappy at work, it's important to do something about it before it begins to damage your mental health.  Here are some tips Identify the source of your unhappiness. What exactly is making you unhappy at work? Once you know what the problem is, you can start to develop a plan to fix it. Try to talk to your boss or manager. They may be able to help you resolve the problem or make changes to how or where you work. Set boundaries. It's important to set boundaries between your work life and your personal

Feeling down? Here's what to do

Feeling down? Here's what to do Feeling down! We all feel like that sometimes. It is a normal part of life.  All kinds of things can lead feeling down. For example: stress, disappointment, loss, or loneliness. And sometimes we can feel blue without knowing why. Although feeling down is normal, there are ways to cope with it in a healthy way. Feeling down? Here are some tips: Acknowledge your feelings. It's okay to feel down. Don't try to suppress your emotions or pretend you're happy, when you're not. Allow yourself to feel what you're feeling. But don't dwell on it or feel bad about what you feel It helps to talk to someone you trust. Talking about your feelings can help you to understand them and process them. Talk to a friend, family member, a priest, if you have one, or a life coach like me. Talk to anyone else you feel comfortable with and trust. Doing something you enjoy can help. This can be anything from reading a book or practicing a craft to watchi