Do you dread going to work? Unfortunately, most of us will work in a toxic workplace at some point in our lives. The constant negativity, blaming, justifying, complaining, conflict and gossiping can suck the life out of you and have real impacts on your health. In this episode, Jen will share strategies to help your body adapt in a toxic workplace and not be taxed from it if you do decide to keep working there.

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SHOWNOTES

Do you dread going to work? Constant negativity, blaming, justifying, complaining, conflict and gossiping can suck the life out of you and have real impacts on your health. Perhaps this is your workplace?

The most important thing to remember is that you have a choice. A choice to stay or a choice to leave. If you choose to stay, we need to help your body adapt to your environment because staying and not coping is taxing your body. 

So what is the solution?

• Voice your concerns to management 
• Have clearing conversations where needed
• Stay focused and concentrate on your area 
• Don’t buy into others’ games
• Remove yourself 
• Don’t feed the monster
• Find allies. People that don’t gossip but support each other
• IF THEY GOSSIP TO YOU, THEY GOSSIP ABOUT YOU – play the higher game
• Take leave and recharge to go back ready to adapt

Manage your stress levels

When you are in a stressful situation, you must manage your stress levels.

• Adaptogen Herbs 
  • Like Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha and rhodiola. Also, use at night to help sleep and balance cortisol.
• Aromatherapy
  • Sanity Saver blend – This simple and earthy blend stops your mind from racing so that you can focus. It helps to restore some peace and balance to your life during the busiest and most stressful times. Perfect to use at bedtime or during the day to still a busy mind. This is the ideal workplace adrenal blend of Vetiver, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Australian Sandalwood.
  • Chill Out blend (leave this one at work) – Realise that the world will not end if it doesn’t get done today. Chill out, stay focused on the future but remember to live for today. Contains orange, lime, Ylang Ylang.

Remember, you are in control of how you respond to everything. You are responsible. 

Helpful links

• Chill out blend 
• Sanity saver blend 
• Jens Adaptogen tonic  

Healthy Life Hacks

So, the healthy life hacks I want to leave you with today are: 

1. Choose – are you staying or are you going?
2. Manage your stress – bring in some herbs or essential oils in to support you

Did you enjoy the podcast today? Please let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Every month I draw one lucky reviewer to have a free one-hour consultation with me. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you’re tuning in from so that you always catch the next episode.

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