Summary of Detox Your Desk

Work Equals Anxiety

Work is a primary culprit behind society’s general sense of anxiety. Most people struggle mightily to balance their work and the rest of their lives. You may be working longer hours while actually deriving less satisfaction from your efforts. Cell phones and laptops prevent you from “leaving” work when you walk out of the office. Your work actually follows you.

To make matters worse, job security is a thing of the past. Older workers who suddenly find themselves unemployed discover that age hurts their chances of finding new jobs. Insecurity soars and morale plummets because of the link between self-worth and making a living.

Since the current environment is unlikely to change quickly, the key is finding a way to make your working life more manageable. “Detox” is the answer. Cleaning up physically, emotionally and psychologically will make you healthier and happier. You can’t begin the process, though, until you understand workplace dynamics and how they affect you.

When Reality Sets In

The longer you work in a job, the more flaws you see in the organization and in the people around you. You begin to realize that your duties ...