Is a colleague’s behaviour testing your sanity? You may not realise it yet, but there are ways to save your well-being before you explode. Image: Shutterstock.
So… you have an annoying colleague (or two). Who doesn’t?
The good news is, if you’re someone currently gnashing your teeth over a co-worker’s irksome behaviour, there are ways to lessen your frustrations and get your daily work back on track.
‘Our resiliences have been worn down,’ she says. ‘So if you’re finding yourself annoyed by people at work, it may be a good time to ask: “am I OK?” and “am I burnt out?”.
ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
