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We are constantly on a learning curve in our jobs. Oftentimes, learning from our mistakes, growing, pleasing our bosses, clients etc. However, sometimes our own insecurities and worries hinder us from progressing. Many industries are dealing with problems and issues that can affect themselves and others. Therefore, it is important to highlight what your current problems are and deal with them effectively. These issues may be borne out of safety worries; for example if you work within the transportation industry, perhaps you’re concerned about the quality of the trucks you drive and are concerned about safety. In this case, you should look at dedicated, focused truck accident lawyers just in case an accident does occur and you can have professional representation. Other issues may be internal, the way we feel or the way our bosses or team members treat us. For this, we must speak up. Here are some common issues among workers and how to deal with them.

1. Perfectionism

Saying you are a “perfectionist” during a job interview has become a cliché that many interviewees choose, since it is perceived as a positive statement in disguise. However, excessive perfectionism is indeed a problematic trait, because in order to succeed in the work it is important not only that the task is done well, but also in a reasonable time, and with the ability to combine tasks. You do not want to be someone who “cuts corners from time to time” but rather someone who can be level-headed with their approach to work and problems. Therefore, seek to remove any trace of perfectionism at work because often, it is not achievable and can wear you down. 

2. Indecisiveness

Discretion and accountability are important assets at work. On the other hand, long deliberations about marginal things, even if they relate to substantive issues, will lead to slowing down, inefficiency, and total stagnation. For example if an issue about rotas appears at work and you can’t work out which is the best way to deal with it or if you are meeting a client and you are indecisive about how to broach a subject, you must seek to change your ways. Therefore, if you find yourself debating often and for a long time in a way that impairs your functioning, it’s time to work on your decision-making. Focus first on small decisions, such as what to wear in the morning, and practice making decisions quickly and making them even if you feel annoyed. As you persevere, the feeling of overwhelm will diminish and you will begin to realize that decisions are not as important as you first thought.

3.  Recklessness and impulsivity

A good worker knows how to make a decision in reasonable time, after considering the advantages and disadvantages of the different parties, and also knows when to act with automation. On the other hand, over-determination can lead to reckless decision-making and impulsive action. For example, it is possible to receive a financial offer from a supplier without checking additional offers or haggling, actions that could have significantly reduced the expenditure. This could in fact contribute to a poor financial decision. Therefore, always be methodical in your decision making.