Practicing Compassion in the Workplace
Compassion is something that we all want in our lives. We want to be kind, but sometimes it can be hard to practice compassion when you are working at the office and dealing with other people every day. I’m going to show you how to practice compassion in your workplace so that everyone around you can feel better about themselves too!
Compassion is something that you must practice and really mean it. When you are being compassionate, it is important to keep in mind the following:
Be kind to others. Everyone has their own set of values and beliefs, so don’t judge someone by their appearance or what they say if they’re talking about politics or religion.
Don’t be rude or hurtful towards other people by any means; even if someone is annoying, try not to argue with them because this can lead into an argument where both parties could get angry at each other (which means more stress than needed).
Don’t be sarcastic with your words; instead, use humor when possible so as not take things too seriously but still maintain respect for those around us who might need some guidance from time-to-time!
When you are walking by your co-workers, smile. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in someone’s day.
Listen when you talk to people, listen. Do not tune them out while they are talking to you.
When someone is talking put your full attention on what they are saying and don’t think about anything else. Don’t be thinking about what you are going to say next or what it is that has been bothering them lately; just listen with an open mind and heart so that the other person can feel heard and understood by you as well.
Tell people they are doing a good job when they do what they are supposed to be doing.
When you are giving praise to someone for a job well done, make sure that you are being sincere. It’s important that they know you mean it, so don’t be fake or sarcastic in your praise. Don’t also be condescending because this will have the opposite effect on them and may even make them feel as if they aren’t doing good enough work.
Think about what exactly they did well and give examples of how their actions benefited the company or organization. If there were any mistakes made while performing their duties, let them know those too!
When you are talking to someone, look at their face. Look for positive body language instead of negative. Don’t look at the phone or computer screen; you need to focus on what they are saying and how they are acting. If they seem upset, then it will be hard for you to connect with them and make things better in your workplace environment!
If there is a problem with another coworker or a customer, don’t try and solve it yourself first — you might not know what happened (or if anything happened). Instead, ask someone else in the office who has more experience with these situations than yourself — maybe even the manager!
Think about the words you say before you say them. Do not be rude or hurtful just because it’s the easy thing to do. Think about what your words will mean for the person who is listening, and make sure they are positive rather than negative.
Don’t use offensive language — this includes swearing, calling someone names and making hurtful comments about their appearance or personality traits (e.g., fat-shaming).
Be careful about what information is shared within an organization — if someone knows something that could potentially harm another person or company then it needs to be handled in a sensitive way so as not cause unnecessary drama for everyone involved at work!
Try being compassionate when someone has let you down or gotten on your nerves. Think of a better way to approach the person instead of yelling or losing your temper like so many people do today.
Compassion is a quality of mind that helps us to avoid getting caught up in the emotions of another person. The more we practice this, the easier it will be for us to see others with compassion instead of as objects of our anger or annoyance.
Be kinder than necessary, after all it costs nothing extra and changes the world for the better.
Being kind to others is not always easy. It can be scary and uncomfortable, but we must practice this virtue if we want to make a difference in the world. Being kinder than necessary is something that will only cost you time and energy, but it has the potential for changing someone’s day for the better.
When you are being kind because it makes sense for both of your situations (and not just because someone needs help), then it becomes easier for both parties involved!
I believe that compassion is a vital part of our work life. It can help us be more effective and productive, but it also makes us feel better about ourselves. I hope that this article has given you some ideas for ways to bring compassion into your workplace, or maybe even inspired you to start practicing on your own!
I want to leave you with one final thought:
It’s not easy being compassionate at work every day when we’re surrounded by such a hard and cynical world. But if we want change in the world around us, then we’ll have to do our part too — and that starts with practicing mindfulness and compassion in our personal lives! So take heart: There are still things worth fighting for out there; remember what matters most (and let go of everything else). Then go out there and make change happen where ever possible.
