Hello there !
In my last article, I discussed how to reach a place of forgiveness in the workplace. In today’s article, I will be providing some practical steps that can be used when there is offense in the workplace.
We all know that harboring feelings of resentment in our hearts can negatively impact our mental health. It causes unnecessary stress, lack of attention, and it can even affect our workplace performance. These are things that need to be dealt with if we want to be genuinely at peace when we go to work.
Sometimes, gathering the courage to actually deal with the situation is the biggest hurdle that we need to jump over. Once you’ve decided that you are going to deal with the situation, decide what method will be best for you and follow through with it.
Here are some tips:
- Address the person directly: Set up a time to meet with your colleague and thoroughly explain what they did and how it impacted you.
- Include a neutral third party: Finding the right words to say can sometimes be difficult, involving a third party can be helpful in addressing any conflicts.
- Whichever of the two methods you choose, be sure to communicate clearly and respectfully to the involved parties. Make sure that everyone is at peace and doesn’t hold any feeling of resentment towards the other.
- After the problem has been resolved, leave in the past and look forward to the future!
I hope that these tips are helpful when you deal with offense in the workplace!
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him what he did without other people hearing it. If he listens to you, you have won your brother back again. 16 But if he will not listen to you, take one or two other people with you. Every word may be remembered by the two or three who heard.” Matthew 18:15-16 (New Life Version)
“When someone does something bad to you, do not pay him back with something bad. Try to do what all men know is right and good. 18 As much as you can, live in peace with all men.” Romans 12:17-18 (New Life Version)
Humanly Yours,
Abenah