As we march on the journey of diversity, inclusion and equity, it becomes very important that we do not squander the fight with trivialities. If someone at work doesn't like you, it may because of your behaviour, volume, attitude or even that you are disrespectful. Sometimes we don't like ourselves yet we expect others to like us. Ask yourself, would you be a friend to yourself? Do you like yourself? if you can't answer this question or find yourself avoiding the question altogether, then you may not think that you are likeable. If you want others to like you then do a self-assessment and come up with a couple of things you need to change for you to like yourself and your own company better. The answer to why co-works don't like you may be something you are doing or not doing or maybe pointing you to an area of growth in yourself. Focus on that and seek help to improve your interpersonal skills, your work output or your interactions with others at work. I know, it is so much easier to say it's because of the colour of your skin, hair texture, height, gender, attitude, or sexual orientation but I want to challenge you to dig a bit deeper and do your own self-assessment. Let me know what you find out. Also, we can never like everyone or have everyone like us so give yourself a break. Listen to this episode and reflect. Join the wellness competency teaching and emotional wellness cleanse at www.interpersonalwellness.com

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When we accept that we are working in a diverse environment, we realize that our ethnic foods though delicious to us may have smells and odours that are uncommon and unpleasant for others not used to them. You know what they say: "One man's medicine is another's poison". Let's be smart and not put others in uncomfortable situations. Keep exotic foods out of the office. Leave them for home and with friends, for those special "potluck office days". I don't believe the reason your co-worker leaves the office when you eat your ethnic food in the adjacent cubicle is a sign of racism. It may very well be that the spices and blend of spices may be making them queasy, nauseated, lightheaded or worst. Remember that some co-workers may be undergoing cancer treatment, are on medications that make them sensitive to strong smells, are pregnant, or may have allergies. Be kind to yourself and others. While you may be accustomed to the smells and think them wonderful, they may be new and overpowering to others. Remember most workplaces have a scent-free workspace policy. We usually recommend that our client organizations add strong-smelling foods to their scent-free policy as part of workplace health and wellness strategy. Let's continue to look for more ways to promote interpersonal wellness at work.

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Have you ever heard someone say something such as that's your interpretation"? Have you ever wondered what they meant by that? Well, there is some truth to it. As we work to develop resilient workplaces in the new world of work, it is very important that we ensure we get rid of old anchors that are no longer serving us and develop a new resilient mindset with anchors that are innovative and forward-thinking. We need to engage in powerful and meaningful discussions, expand our world view and watch ourselves that we are not being too emotionally fragile, limiting our ability to engage in critical conversations that help us learn, teach and grow. Let's talk about how we can reframe these anchors and enhance vibrant dialogues that will make our workplace a warm inviting place where employees want to come to work and be a part of. Let's make our workplaces resilient workspaces. Ask us how at www.interpersonalwellness.com

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The Issues That Colour The Faces of Workplace Wellness

Have you ever wondered about the faces of workplace wellness? As a Learning and Development practitioner specializing in workplace interpersonal wellness, my job includes providing a range of training, conflict management, coaching and interpersonal skills development for the leaders, professionals, and employees my client organizations employ.

Let's talk about how to get the issues you are facing at work out there. Have a look at the Faces of Workplace Wellness Magazine

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Are Employees Who Are Spiritually Well More Trustworthy and Trusting, Does This Impact Their Mental Health?

An Erosion of Spiritual Wellness Have Impacted The Workplace and Maybe A Factor In The Mental Health Epidemic Affecting Millions of Professionals at Work.

Low trust at work erodes employees’ confidence, promotes fear, and increases stress and anxiety. Trust among colleagues, among team members, leadership, and trust that their organization will do right by them are some key factors employees express as core to trust issues at work. oin me here for this powerful teaching as we grapple with our current reality and find new ways to promote mental health and wellness. Get your free pass to the Global Workplace Wellness Summit here: https://globalworkplacewellnesssummit.com/

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As a leader, you should be more mindful of heightened emotions, distress, anxiety, irritability and an escalation in interpersonal conflicts. Instead of panicking, view this as an opportunity to prepare your employees to face difficult times. As an employee, you may be wondering what's up with your co-workers. What are they reading or why are they behaving so strangely. Well, they may be thinking the same thing about you. Everyone has their own rationale for what they do. Don't expect to agree and share everything with your leaders or co-workers. There are some things we need to do by ourselves on our own time. In this episode, I am sharing some interpersonal wellness tips to reduce those new conflict issues that may be popping up at work. Let me know if they resonate with you. Remember to join us at the Global Workplace Wellness Summit

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In a culture where being first is celebrated, being a winner at all cost sometimes means cheating, taking credit for other’s work, speaking first and over others, advocating your point of view, selling ourselves, embellishing the resume to get shortlisted for the interview, or winning the competition by diminishing others’ achievements, one can easily forget the mental health benefits of integrity at work. Low or inconsistent acts of integrity can make the workplace feel like a harsh, psychologically unsafe place to be.

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Have You Been Affected By The Avalanche of Changes In Offices Everywhere?

Are there changes in your office schedule or office hours? If not, you may be one of the very few people who are not experiencing changes in their work lives.

Most of us experienced massive changes in our work schedules and office hours as we moved to remote work during the 2020 global pandemic. It took many months of adjustments to create a new rhythm and pace that we have become accustomed to, and now it’s time to transition back.

I would love to hear what is going on for you. I have launched a Linkedin Live Show Wednesdays at 12:00 pm, called “Office Hours” and I would love to hear what you are concerned about, are looking forward to and maybe dreading. Join the show here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceodidison/ Also join me on Clubhouse to discuss the show:https://www.clubhouse.com/club/coach-velocity-school-of

Have you ever failed at something?

Did you stop and take some time to evaluate why you failed?

I want to talk about why we fail at work. I believe we fail because we get cocky when we believe we no longer need our practice to move our skill levels into the realm of competence. Sometimes we let our guard down and failure introduces itself to us. It is a common belief that failure is something that happens to us. No!... Have a listen and leave me a voice message.

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