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Stress, financial worries and fear for the job: How to get out of the hamster wheel again

2020-04-29T16:02:36.362Z


A motivational trainer gives tips on how you can solve problems around the job - and how you can master a crisis wisely and better.


A motivational trainer gives tips on how you can solve problems around the job - and how you can master a crisis wisely and better.

  • When worries at work * get bigger, it's easy to get into the "hamster wheel".
  • A motivational trainer says what to do in a crisis * like now.
  • Find out here how you can master everyday life more easily.

Worried about work and finances in corona crisis

No, it is really far from easy to hold your breath in these times. The bad news in the corona crisis * is upsetting many people. And who can always know whether and if so, how long your own job * is still safe. With such and similar mind games, we unintentionally enter the so-called "hamster wheel".

Motivation trainer Jürgen Höller gives tips on Focus.de on how to fight such fears . Regarding the fact that many people are now afraid for their job and what they can do about it, he advises: "For one thing, speak openly to the boss . Assure him that in a crisis you will do everything to support him. And that you are ready to jump over your own shadow even in a crisis and that you will try to overcome this crisis together. "

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Tip in the crisis: Acquire new knowledge and remain capable of learning

In the catering trade and many other sectors, companies had to temporarily close during the corona crisis *. Others work at least less in their company, many employees are temporarily on short-time work *. How can you motivate yourself there? The motivational trainer recommends: "It is now important to acquire new knowledge and skills. This can be helpful later in the job." 

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Acting in the corona crisis - which hobby is also useful for your job?

Depending on the type and profession *, this can of course be completely different. Who knows, maybe you've always wanted to improve your Photoshop skills, finally maintain your Instagram profile or finally set up your home office so that you feel comfortable there and are not just forced.

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Establishing rules in the home office and at home - this helps against camp freaks

Speaking Home Office * : How to avoid cabin fever at home? In the interview on Focus.de, expert Jürgen Höller advises: "First of all, establish clear rules when dealing with one another. Anyone who gets loud or freaks out has a punishment that has to be determined beforehand. For example, one day alone at mealtimes and clear it up again. "

Another step was to get used to "speaking out once a day - in a calm tone," said the expert: "What annoys you? What makes life difficult? How would you ideally wish to deal with it? And this Introduce conversation as a fixed ritual . " He has another tip: "If you are close together for a long time because you cannot work, it is also helpful to think up a program on a regular basis that you can carry out together, but also on your own. For example, a sports program."

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Less money in the corona crisis - use the red pencil for some issues

Many people earn less in the corona crisis . How can its  costs minimized? The motivational trainer advises: "By first writing down and listing all my expenses. The best thing is to take the bank statements from last month and write down everything that has been debited."

Then you should go through "what you spend in cash," he suggests. "And then - like an entrepreneur - you think about every position: Is that really necessary? And: Is it necessary now? Do I have to continue my fitness subscription? Do I need Disney Channel and Netflix now? Do I need Spotify and Apple News or maybe one is enough? "

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* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen editorial network.

Source: merkur

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