Debbie Downer

"I don't feel like being here."

"I'm so tired."

"I hate work."

"I can't wait to get out of this place."

"I hate my job."

"These people are annoying me."


These are just one of the many phrases I try to avoid when I'm at work. Why? Let's face it, no one likes a Debbie Downer. People naturally sway or favor the positive one or the one that brings up the spirit. The downer is never happy with anything and just brings the energy level way down .........way way down.

I have to admit. The last 2 weeks I've been a D.D (debbie downer) and I had to stop myself right away. I noticed that if I came in with a bad attitude it rubbed off onto my friends and coworkers as well. Having a bunch of grouchy people don't make a healthy work environment, I tell ya.

I know sometimes it's hard to keep a smiling face, believe me (especially when you work in any type of customer service industry.) But I sat back and thought about exactly why I like working with the certain individuals that I do. What attracts me to them and why are they favored over others?The answer was somewhat simple- they had a positive attitude. There was always a smile on their face. These individuals are always willing to lend a helping hand, they never pawn off their work to others, they never talk bad about their coworkers and don't really participate much in personal gossip. Bashing work just isn't their forte and if it was then they knew it was time to look elsewhere. My team is always looking out for the goodness of each other as a unit and don't believe in everyman for themselves. This is what I like about them. :)

I try to incorporate the same attitude day in and day out. I think I've just been over working myself to the point that my energy level was quickly sinking before I could get it back up. No worries though. I'm back to normal......and happy as can be. Even though work has it's stressful moments I keep reminding myself that this is what's feeding my sushi addiction. That usually straightens me back to reality and places that smile on my face. :)

Do you have any D.D at work? Maybe you've been a downer yourself.  If so, what did you do or how did you deal with it?