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Achieving peace and tranquility
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:40 am
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:40 am
For those of you who have grasped this, what have you done and/or have taken? 
My work life is rooted on conflict. Every detail, big or small, is disputed or argued over. It is unnerving and incessant. I get little satisfaction over a "win" or a "job well done" because, again, everything is rooted in conflict. I have a hard time separating myself from work due to the fact that there is always something to do. Unfortunately, I can't "unplug" or turn away from the phone + emails too long, as I come back to an insane amount to sift through - ultimately causing more worry.
Any tips or suggestions to find personal peace and to counteract anxiety? Religion? Pharmaceuticals? Exercise? What tips do you have, if any?
My work life is rooted on conflict. Every detail, big or small, is disputed or argued over. It is unnerving and incessant. I get little satisfaction over a "win" or a "job well done" because, again, everything is rooted in conflict. I have a hard time separating myself from work due to the fact that there is always something to do. Unfortunately, I can't "unplug" or turn away from the phone + emails too long, as I come back to an insane amount to sift through - ultimately causing more worry.
Any tips or suggestions to find personal peace and to counteract anxiety? Religion? Pharmaceuticals? Exercise? What tips do you have, if any?
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Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:41 am to GentleJackJones
1. Workout
2. Eat well
3. Go outside
4. Serve others over yourself.
5. Get a dog
2. Eat well
3. Go outside
4. Serve others over yourself.
5. Get a dog
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 11:43 am
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:41 am to GentleJackJones
Quit work and live off the government.
Total tranquility.
Total tranquility.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:43 am to SouthernStyled
1. Quit that job.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:44 am to GentleJackJones
Find another job
You cannot let your job take over your life, you are nothing but an employee to your employer
When shite hits the fan they take care of themselves first
I learned this lesson & left
My life is 100 times better & I took a pay cut to get away
If you can’t quit you have to make time to get away some (even if it’s 30 minutes of walking outside), if you don’t you will end up dead from a heart attack or stroke
You cannot let your job take over your life, you are nothing but an employee to your employer
When shite hits the fan they take care of themselves first
I learned this lesson & left
My life is 100 times better & I took a pay cut to get away
If you can’t quit you have to make time to get away some (even if it’s 30 minutes of walking outside), if you don’t you will end up dead from a heart attack or stroke
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 11:45 am
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:45 am to SouthernStyled
quote:
Quit work and live off the government.
Total tranquility.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:46 am to GentleJackJones
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:47 am to LSUJML
quote:
Find another job
You cannot let your job take over your life, you are nothing but an employee to your employer
When shite hits the fan they take care of themselves first
I learned this lesson & left
My life is 100 times better & I took a pay cut to get away
Thank you. This is good advice.
quote:
If you can’t quit you have to make time to get away some (even if it’s 30 minutes of walking outside) , if you don’t you will end upmdead from a heart attack or stroke
That's what I'm afraid of. Truthfully.
The other week, I was at home watching NetFlix. Out of the blue, I felt this huge rush of malaise and anxiety rush over me. While I don't think it was a panic attack (or a full blown one at least), I felt my heart rate increase, I had difficulty focusing, my arms instantaneously felt weak and wobbly. It was, obviously, concerning. I've never had that before.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:48 am to peaceofthelord
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peaceofthelord
Thank you. Will order.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:48 am to GentleJackJones
Get a new job is a start
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:50 am to GentleJackJones
quote:
While I don't think it was a panic attack (or a full blown one at least), I felt my heart rate increase, I had difficulty focusing, my arms instantaneously felt weak and wobbly. It was, obviously, concerning. I've never had that before.
I’m very experienced with panic attacks. They take different forms, but this sounds like one to me. I’d see a professional if I were you.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:50 am to GentleJackJones
I negotiate and mediate self important people through high stakes situations. It’s impossible to turn off the intensity at the door, but I couldn’t work any other type of job. I like the pain.
1. I smoke a lot of marijuana to calm down.
2. I took email off my phone 5 years ago and never looked back. I probably only open 85% of my email. If they don’t ask twice, it’s not that important.
3. I accept that most people aren’t nearly as intense as I am and that I need to operate accordingly.
1. I smoke a lot of marijuana to calm down.
2. I took email off my phone 5 years ago and never looked back. I probably only open 85% of my email. If they don’t ask twice, it’s not that important.
3. I accept that most people aren’t nearly as intense as I am and that I need to operate accordingly.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:51 am to GentleJackJones
quote:
My work life is rooted on conflict. Every detail, big or small, is disputed or argued over.
Screw that.
Minimize, individualize and simplify. Look into some zen philosophy.
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 11:52 am
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:52 am to GentleJackJones
quote:
My work life is rooted on conflict. Every detail, big or small, is disputed or argued over.
Yes being a lawyer sucks
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:52 am to GentleJackJones
It may be as simple as removing the unnamed malignant narcissist from your life. Then proceeding peacefully and tranquilly. Or finding a job that doesn’t cause this internal conflict. Or just having a friend you call every day to release the daily tension.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:55 am to GentleJackJones
Some repeats, but here is my approach:
Exercise and sleep
Eliminate (where possible) those things that impede sleep and tranquility
Stay within my grateful zone (ie, amazement of life in general (too easy to take for granted), health, family, etc). Anything else is just noise.
Recognize your choice in the matter (ie, stress is a choice...if you can pick it up then you can put it back down...and you should)
Quit watching the politically slanted news.
Last but not least, Maker's Mark (kidding...sort of).
Exercise and sleep
Eliminate (where possible) those things that impede sleep and tranquility
Stay within my grateful zone (ie, amazement of life in general (too easy to take for granted), health, family, etc). Anything else is just noise.
Recognize your choice in the matter (ie, stress is a choice...if you can pick it up then you can put it back down...and you should)
Quit watching the politically slanted news.
Last but not least, Maker's Mark (kidding...sort of).
Posted on 7/11/21 at 11:57 am to GentleJackJones
quote:
Out of the blue, I felt this huge rush of malaise and anxiety rush over me. While I don't think it was a panic attack (or a full blown one at least), I felt my heart rate increase, I had difficulty focusing, my arms instantaneously felt weak and wobbly. It was, obviously, concerning. I've never had that before
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I just went back to a job that pays considerably less for my peace of mind.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:02 pm to GentleJackJones
quote:
My work life is rooted on conflict. Every detail, big or small, is disputed or argued over. It is unnerving and incessant. I get little satisfaction over a "win" or a "job well done" because, again, everything is rooted in conflict.
What type of job is this? Is the conflict inside your company or with customers/clients?
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:04 pm to GentleJackJones
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:11 pm to GentleJackJones
There are other types of law, Bud. Life is too short for constant stress/conflict.
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