Cheer up a Grumpy Co Worker

There always seems to be one in every office. A co-worker that never seems to smile, complains and gripes about everything and everyone and make the work place anything but a happy place to work in. Help cheer them up, and maybe their problems will leave for even the day. Maybe also, you will help them forget what makes them so unhappy. Flowers always work!

Steps

  1. Talk with each other! Communication is a crucial part of the work environment. Not doing so could lead to frustration, hurt, anger, and anxiety.
  2. Help that annoying co-worker, and show him that people care about him! Helping can lead to relationship building, and a new respect for each other.
  3. Laugh it up. Laughter is a powerful tool that can break that awkward silence, and lighten the heaviest of moods. This can show the other worker a side of yourself that s/he might not have seen before, or change some of the negative opinions that s/he could have of you.
  4. Smile! A simple smile when you pass one another can go a long way. Smiling is contagious!
  5. Be open. Allow yourself to be translucent to the other person. This allows more communication, and a mutual respect for each other. Often, they will take your openness as a cue to open up.
  6. Pay compliments. Saying something nice to that person may change the way s/he thinks about himself or herself, and you.
  7. Look for common ground. Ask questions, or just observe that person to find common interests. It could be anything from kids, sports, or favorite places to shop. Find that common ground and it will take away all awkward silences.
  8. Help motivate your co-workers and help them feel good about themselves.

Tips

  • It might not be all them. Watch yourself. Be careful what you talk about when you are around them. Be considerate of that person and any life situation they might be in.
  • realize that some people just don't enjoy chit-chat, and would rather concentrate on their work- listening to you yammer on about your child's birthday party could be why they're grumpy in the first place.
  • Expect bumps. Know that problems are normal, and offer to help that person work through them.

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Sources and Citations

  • www.recoverymedicine.com/developing_a_positive_attitude.htm
  • www.1stholistic.com/reading/prose/A2004/liv_right-and-positive-attitude.htm
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