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How to Let Go of Your (Irrational) Workplace Paranoia Once and For All
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How to Let Go of Your (Irrational) Workplace Paranoia Once and For All

The Muse, 2016

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8

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Letting go of workplace disasters can be hard. Whether you’ve lost your job out of the blue or are recovering from an overbearing supervisor, you may worry something similar will happen again. But greeting your new colleagues with anxiety and suspicion is self-destructive and your paranoia is likely to be unfounded. Career coach Lea McLeod gives practical advice on leaving your apprehensive thoughts behind, so you can connect with your team without baggage. getAbstract recommends adding her advice to your career toolbox if you’re recovering from a career trauma.

Take-Aways

  • Whether you’re reeling from a sudden layoff or a vindictive manager, letting go of the toxicity from your past job can be difficult.
  • Pay attention to any paranoid thoughts by recording them in a journal for a week.
  • Focus on facts, not speculation, when you find yourself assuming the worst is going to happen. 

About the Author

Career coach Lea McLeod is the founder of the Job Success Lab and author of the Resume Coloring Book.


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