January 25, 2010 – Contra Costa Times – USA
Just call her “Smiley.” Retail Worker Angela Royal , who prays and meditates every day before clocking in, earned the moniker at her workplace because of her cheery demeanor.
“You are only there eight or so hours a day, so why not make the best of it?” she says.
Despite how she feels, however, there are people at her work that are constant negative influences. People who she says, complain about other co-workers, the boss and customers. They complain about the job, the hours and the pay.
“I’ve learned to take a lot of what they say with a grain of salt,” says Royal of Oakland. “And if I can walk away, I’ll walk away.”
Today, there are certainly several issues to complain about — the economy, joblessness, world tragedy and failed relationships. Staying upbeat is a challenge, and many of us don’t need others to bring us down further. Yet whether they’re co-workers, family members or friends, there are people in our lives that are complainers. You know the type: They are constantly negative, glass-is-half-empty Debbie Downers. Read Story.
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