Is Your Job Subtly Wrecking Your Mental Well-Being? Here is How to Survive Workplace Toxicity

Workplace toxicity is not just a nuisance—it can be emotionally draining, mentally exhausting, and even bad for your health. A toxic workplace can be the result of poor management, unhealthy competition, gossip, or even a culture of negativity and burnout. Coping with such a situation needs a proactive attitude to safeguard your mental well-being and professional integrity.

Here's how to deal with office politics and come out on top. 1. Master the Art of Selective Hearing Practice the skill of nodding knowingly while mentally organising your next grocery shopping list.



Not everything warrants your attention, and screening out the office chatter will be wonderful for your sanity. 2. Set Boundaries Like a Boss One surefire way to get sucked into toxicity is by allowing people to walk all over your personal space, time, and sanity.

If someone from the team wants to unload all her work on you in the name of "teamwork", say no politely but firmly. A "I'd love to help, but I'm drowning in my own deadlines" should suffice. 3.

Find Your Allies There are always some sane people working in every place who, just like you, simply wish to do their work and head back home. Try to find those people. It makes a lot of difference while enduring the lunacy with people who share it with you.

4. Take Strategic Breaks Nothing ignites workplace toxicity like being stuck in a situation that feels like an emotional pressure cooker. Step outside.

Take a walk. Lock yourself in the bathroom with your phone if need be. A few minutes of fresh air can reset your mood.

5. Remember, It’s Just a Job Poisonous workplaces live off making workers feel stuck and helpless, but you always have choices. Clean up your CV, remember your value, and don't hesitate to look for new opportunities.

Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Health and around the world..