What happens when we're not feeling well, or when we're feeling overwhelmed at work? Often, we turn to our colleagues for support. But what happens when that support doesn't come, or it's not as helpful as we’d hoped?

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When we're all in the same boat, it's tricky to get a different perspective. Even well-meaning advice from a colleague can feel misplaced or missing the mark, as it’s shaped by their own experiences and limitations. This can leave us feeling resentful and even more stressed than before.

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In this quick dip episode, Rachel lays out where to seek help when we’re stressed, and some pitfalls to watch out for.

Our colleagues – even the most supportive ones – mean well. But often, so do those who aren’t in a position to help. So we need to make sure to get an outside perspective so we don’t become resentful or frustrated, and damage our work relationships.

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Listen to this episode to

• Handle disappointment if colleagues aren’t able to support you
• Find friends who can give you an unbiased perspective
• Pinpoint your needs, set clear expectations, and avoid the pitfalls of short-term solutions

Episode highlights

• [00:02:01] What we expect of our colleagues
• [00:04:50] Our colleagues are human
• [00:11:38] You're all in the same boat
• [00:14:24] Knowing what you want
• [00:17:45] Our colleagues' hidden agendas
• [00:18:56] Being demanding and entitled
• [00:19:57] Continuing down the wrong path

Resources

• THRIVE Weekly Planner
• Watch the video version on YouTube
• Download your free Overwhelm SOS guide
• Finding Your North Star – Episode 208
• Why You Should Expect Pushback and What to do About it – Episode 177
• Very Nice People and Other Deadly Perils –Episode 56
• Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.

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