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Managing
The Anxieties And Stresses Of Starting A New Job
By Stan Popovich
Sometimes, fear and anxiety can overwhelm us when we get hired
for a new job. After being unemployed for a while it is nice to get back into
the work force, however it can be stressful adjusting to a new place of
employment. As a result, here is list of things a person can use to help with
the transition of starting a new job.
Be friendly with everyone you meet and smile. If you go to a new job, you
will meet many new people for the first time. First impressions are important.
It is important to be nice and smile when you are being introduced to your
future colleagues. Many people will warm up to you if you are friendly and easy
to get along with.
Do not be too eager in getting people to like you. Being too eager can give
people the wrong impression that you are desperate to make friends and this can
make you look less confident. Just learn to be yourself and give it some time in
developing friendships at work. Let things happen naturally and do not rush
things.
Learn what is expected from you when you are doing your job. Your boss will
tell you what you are responsible for and make sure you understand your tasks.
You will be judged by how you perform at your job and you want to make a good
impression with your employer. Do not assume anything. If you have any
questions, ask. There is no such thing as a dumb question.
Watch what you say when dealing with your colleagues. You do not want to say
something that you will regret. If someone comes up to you and starts to talk
about someone else, just be friendly but don’t contribute to the gossip. You
don’t want to say the wrong thing and get people upset with you. Do not say
anything negative and be positive about everything.
Sometimes at our new place of employment you may become stressed out when
everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should relax and try
to find something to do for a few minutes to calm down. A person could get some
fresh air, take a walk, or do an activity that will give them a fresh outlook on
things. This is a great way to reduce your anxieties and stresses that come at
you all at once.
Another idea that can be of good use is to have a small notebook of positive
statements that you can carry around with you. There are many self help books
that can give you positive encouragement. Write some of those statements down in
your notebook and carry it with you in your pocket. When you feel stressed, open
up your notebook and read what is inside.
If you still have trouble adjusting to your new place of employment, then
talk to a professional, counselor or human resources person. Many places of
employment have programs that deal with how to manage your health and mental
well being. Take advantage of those programs.
Eventually you will adjust to your new place of work. Just be yourself and
do your best. That is all anyone can ask of you.
About the Author: Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to
Managing Fear” an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that
are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional
information go to:
http://www.managingfear.com
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