How to cope with a career low and stay positive

How to Deal with Dirty Office Politics

How to Deal with office politics

Stay positive: No matter what the job atmosphere is, remember that staying positive will keep you motivated. Also, negativity will sap you off your energies. When you stay optimistic, it will automatically show in your work.
Surround yourself with happy colleagues: At times, the reason to feel demotivated at work is that you have too many negative people surrounding you at your workplace. These are people who are constantly cribbing about the work atmosphere and leave no stones unturned when they have to gossip about something at work. Take the hint and try to maintain a distance from such people because their constant nagging may one day make you become just like them.
Talk it out with your boss: If you think the reason for feeling demotivated is your boss's attitude, then try talking it out with your immediate superior. Not only will you feel relieved, you will also be able to understand the perspective of your boss.
Don't worry too much: Don't get too affected by your colleague losing his/her job or people finding it difficult to cope at work. It's all a part and parcel of the professional environment. Working hard will surely reap benefits.
Look out for another job: Says clinical psychologist Dr Seema Hingorrany, "Staying in a negative work atmosphere pulls you into further negativity. So, if you are not happy with your present job, it is better to look out for a job which suits you."