Noisy coworkers are just another burden in the already over-stressed workplace. Just what we do not need! While there might be days when it seems that going ballistic on these courtesy-challenged people would feel great, or where we just want to run away for the afternoon, this is counterproductive to say the least . There are clearly more sensible and helpful ways to deal with these people.
For that reason, you should simply tune out your noisy coworkers as much as you possibly can. This can be easy enough if you are lucky enough to have the right kind of employment. You might just put on headphones and drown them out with music or you might treat yourself to a good pair of earplugs.
A good way to un-stress from your “noisy coworkers” and break up your day a little is to take a leisurely walk on your lunch break; the fresh air will do your sanity good. If nothing else works for you it may be best for you to try nicely sliding the noise level into conversation.
Something that can create a lot of stress at work is the simple “office noise” which we sometimes don’t even notice, things like the chair squeaking, phones ringing, clicking keyboards, and having to hear voices of the people who are in the next cubical. One of the main things to keep in mind is if we would be able to locate our personal little happy place during the time that we are at work, and still be able to get the job done in a good manner while everything continued to flow smoothly. For a lot of us it is easier said then done.
Annoying coworkers come in a variety of types. Some drive you crazy and don’t even realize they are doing so. Usually, you can just communicate your distress politely and they will stop. Others actually delight in provoking you. Here, the thing to do is to ignore them if you can till they have finished ranting. If that approach doesn’t work, trying speaking nicely to them. Occasionally, you will be able to negotiate a truce.
If nothing else fixes your issue with an “annoying coworker” then you may have to resolve it by going to your boss, this should only happen after the person has been asked at least once to stop the behavior that is interfering with you doing your job. Remember that no matter what happens keep a high professionalism about the whole situation.
Noisy coworkers can be really annoying! Instead of getting angry about the unwanted office noise, release stress by listening to music or avoid the problem by using ear plugs. Chair squeaking or the voice of an annoying coworker can disrupt work flow, but it is important to productivity to be able to deal with the situation in a professional manner. Coworkers that don’t realize the disruptive extent of their behavior are easily dealt with in a short discussion, but coworkers that realize their behavior is disruptive are more difficult Ignoring them is usually the best solution. A last resort solution may be found in a chat with the boss.
- Frank Barnett