On “Life Quakes”, host Patricia Wu and guest therapist Lauren Jeffery discuss about a common workplace struggle – when a friendly coworker becomes a cutthroat rival during a promotion race. Our viewer writes about the growing tension and negativity between them and a colleague who’s also going for the same promotion. It’s a tough situation, especially when you just want to focus on doing good work.
Control What You Can
Don’t waste energy on what your coworker is doing. Focus on your work and keep things professional.
Don’t Take the Bait
If your colleague tries to provoke you, disengage. Don’t let the negativity distract you.
One Day at a Time
Dealing with work rivalry can be stressful. Take deep breaths and focus on small, daily goals.
