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How do I survive in the corporate world?

I have 10 years experience working in the corporate world for small to larger companies as a consultant. I would like to share ways I manage working in the corporate world which I hope help you:

Warmer Emails

Warmer emails get a better reaction and faster response. I used to write cold and demanding emails without emotion. People would then take a long time to email back, or when they do reply, I would get a cold email in return.

When I put more effort into my emails, I’ve noticed people are much happier to respond. I think of how I would feel receiving my own email.

Maybe you could try writing a warmer email, if you haven’t already?

Here are some tips:

  • Genuine – writing with warmth
  • Clear and simple
  • Less is more – use less words so it is easy to read

Exercise

The corporate world can be exhausting. Moving the body is best and gets the blood flowing. I go to the gym and workout in the mornings. I always feel better after. If I don’t have much time I go for a 10-minute walk before work. This way I’m not tense going into the office.

5 Minute Meditation

In the afternoon when I feel tired or overwhelmed, I go into a room and meditate for 5 minutes. I close my eyes and breathe. I follow a method of letting go of negative emotions. It is amazing how 5 minutes of meditation can clear the mind. I come back to my desk with clarity.

Consistency

Meditation gave me discipline to “push-through” when I’m feeling tired or want to give up and go home. In the past, I was lazy and would slack-off waiting until home time (I did this for 15 years of my working life).

I spend an extra 10 minutes at the end of the day to complete my task. When I leave the office, I feel better knowing my work is done.

When I go to work the next day, and I am no longer on the back-foot and can start fresh. I have been applying this consistency most days, which has made a huge difference to my productivity. Because the stress doesn’t build up as much, work is more enjoyable.

Acceptance

Meditation is helping me accept my managers and co-workers. I used to think other people were the cause of my unhappiness. I realized others were not the problem and myself was the problem.

Through meditation, I am looking at myself who judges co-workers, managers, clients and I am letting go of these thoughts I created. This has allowed me to accept where I am and find happiness inside me.

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