Stressed out at work these days?
Can't handle the negativity in your workplace?
Wish you could improve your "work-life balance"?
Feeling comfortable and healthy being a highly sensitive, spiritual and creative individual like yourself can be quite tough when you have to expose yourself to a toxic work environment every day.
Inconsiderate or insensitive bosses, clients and coworkers can really drain your energy if you don't learn to protect and manage it while at work.
Watch the above video to learn how to begin dealing with stress and negativity while at work!
"I have a soul-crushing job."
Ugh. My heart sinks just typing that now.
I cannot tell you how many people I've met over the last few years I've been teaching about and sharing healing energy that have said the above statement to me, especially when I ask what they do for a living.
My heart sinks because, well, that used to be me, too.
So I'm going to be very candid right now. Here goes. xoxo
I remember what it was like dreading Monday morning every week, thinking about just turning the car around at the next jughandle on the way to work during my morning commute.
Worse yet, when it was really bad, I used to fantasize during my morning commute about driving my car into the divider on the highway just to see what would happen...
For the record, if this is you right now, I just want to say I love you, I'm sending you big hugs now, and there's more for you in life than just the same ol' ratrace every day.
Sparing you the expletives (I'm from Jersey, and we have colorful language here lol!), the job I was driving to at the time I would describe as a madhouse. My direct manager was a screamer and a bully, the hours were 10-12 hours a day, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour commute (without traffic) one way.
Everyone was so anxious and depressed in the office. Lots of sneaking, gossiping and two-facedness.
In fact, I would hide in the bathroom just to pretend I was having a really long pee sometimes. Of course, my manager caught on to that and would run screaming my name into my department and bang on the bathroom door in front of all the 10 people I managed at the time...
So, yeah, I understand a little of what it feels like to work in a toxic work environment.
To cope (aka. NUMB myself), I would binge eat chocolate candies and cheeseburgers, drink Captain Morgan Private Stock rum and coke that I hid in my bedroom at home, and smoke black clove cigarettes or even e-cigars several times a day (especially while driving, Cuvana is the best). I also distracted myself even more with falling in "love" an emotionally and at times physically abusive boyfriend then...
Oh yes I went there. You can judge me if you want. I don't mind not being perfect. And no, I do not have it all figured out even as I type this Love Letter to you.
"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future," or so the saying goes. And you wonder why I say "you don't have to be perfect in life; all you ever have to be is honest." Well, now you have an idea why...
I'm just saying all this to let you know that I've experienced firsthand the powerful negative effects of what a toxic work (and life) environment can have on your self-esteem and health. So this week's topic is bigger than just making life more comfortable.
Having the gift of being sensitive can be a curse if you don't manage it well.
You see, highly sensitive individuals like us need environments that support and protect our energy. But WE have to create these environments; they don't just appear.
Now, when you work at a job that has a lot of negative energy, you can do one of two things: you can just go there and get victimized, or you can go there and take charge.
Either way, you'll absorb the dominant energy of your work environment by default.
You already do; and you can see what that energy does to you by observing how you feel when you're there compared to how you feel outside of the workplace.
Know this: You are still a divine, creative, and spiritual being even when you're at work. Act like it. #selfcare #business #wakeup
It all starts with your mindset about the workplace.
The common mindset is that if you're describing your work as "soul-crushing" then that's a big red flapping in your face that you need to improve your "work-life balance."
True, that is a big red flag that needs to be addressed.
But, there's no such thing as "work-life balance" -- there is only LIFE BALANCE.
We don't stop living our own lives just because we're working for someone else (as an employee or an owner / entrepreneur).
You deserve to feel just as happy and healthy at work as you do at home. And in the video I give you some practical suggestions for things that can raise the vibration of a negative work environment.
Watch this week's video for the Oracle Card of the Week, which shows you how to shift your mindset about your work right now, even if you hate your job!
In Love and Light,
Victoria.
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Just for Today...
Take charge of your work environment.
Look around your office and desk space and ask yourself "what could I bring and display here for myself that reminds me that I am a spiritual and divine being worthy of self-care and happiness right now?"
Notice how you feel at that moment - you're already healing!
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