b"Chapter 4 Fear can be so paralyzing that it holds people back in ways they don't even realize and puts them at a disadvantage. For example, someone who is afraid to speak up in meetings might be seen as someone who doesn't add much value.Or the fear of being yourself, trying to imitate, for example, the boss never learns to truly own what is unique about you. Sure, you want to doitright,butyourfearoffailing,shouldn'tstopyoufromtrying something new.Or a project may not go as planned and you make mistakes. As long as you learn from these experiences, you haven't really failed. e.Uncooperative or critical colleagues: working with rude, arrogant, or unpleasant co-workers can reduce your job satisfaction, especially if their negativity is directed at you.Knowingthatyouareprofessional,itisbetternottotakethese behaviors too personally, but rather to make an effort to solve the problems with your colleague.Cleanupyoursideofthestreetbyaskingyourselfthefollowing question,areyoudoinganythingtocontributetothisnegative situation? If so, take appropriate action.On the other hand, if it is a situation beyond your control, be sure to write down the incident and then seek help from a superior, in order to regain a positive work atmosphere.7.Balance of work andprivate life: the challenge of balancing work and private life is arguably one of the biggest struggles facing modern men and women.It can be incredibly difficult to experience a sense of balance and self-worth as we juggle careers, personal responsibilities, family time, self-care, recreational activities, social times, community service, etc.We all know that in order to achieve career goals and also to be active and present with the family, the need to rationalize one's life is paramount.To do this, you need to eliminate non-essential activities like mindlessly scrolling through social media or checking email a million times a day, and above all, be mindful of the time wasters of each day.126Germain Decelles"