Ever had a coworker totally drain you emotionally? How about some geeze who intentionally attempts to aggrivate or disrupt your inner peace?
According to social psychologist, Judy Orloff, these a-holes are defined as 'engergy vampires'. (sidenote: currently, I am suffering from the negative effects of working with an energy vampire who, every Sunday and Tuesday from 5:30-10pm destroys my inner peace. gross.)
How can you enjoy time spent at work with a nagging pisser constantly buggin' in your ear?
Consider Orloff's suggested techniques:
1. Recognize the signs
2. Take a deep breath
3. Use your energy
4. Set boundaries
5. Step back
Catch Judy Orloff's article from OPRAH.com (mind and body) at:
http://www.oprah.com/health/omag/health_omag_200204_energy.jhtml