How To Survive A  Bad Day At Work

 Bad days at work do happen from time to time . You can be going through the day and something happens, boom it hits you right in the middle of your eyes and your totally off guard.
 Your self esteem plummets, you feel alone. You need to take five minutes and breathe.

What Can Cause A Bad Day

 1. Difficult residents. 
 2. Unsupportive people around you.
 3. Snotty comments.
 4. Inconsiderate relatives.
 5. Entertainment letting you down.
 6. Drama 
 7. You doubting your ability and sabotaging yourself.

Firstly, do take time out for yourself, remove yourself from the situation if possible. You have to be determined to let it go, leave it behind you.

Don't drag the feelings of negativity into the next day, week or month with you. And if your having to facilitate an activity session don't bring your feelings into the session as it will be difficult for you. 

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, sums it up well-

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in,forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.

 I could not have put it better myself, decide to move on. Putting it into context  think about it, will it really matter? What has been said or done in a week's time? A month's time? Probably not.

I recently found out that a company that bought my products from me, actually stole my idea and made their own version of my product. What did I do you may ask. I did nothing, yes nothing. I felt cheesed off about it but I decided not to waste my time, energy or money on it. What goes round comes round. I know when you experience things it can knock you for six, but you have to put it into perspective and especially when you work in the care industry, you HAVE to train yourself not to take things personally. Be strong.

 AC  Plan of Action For You

 1.Be strong and silent in public.
 2.No ranting.
 3.Get on with your life and job. 
 4.Do not post on social media- 
 You could get yourself sacked or have legal action taken against you.  I know of people who  have lost their jobs venting on social media, so don't do it. 
 5.Let it go

Until next time keep shining and remember your worth. Do you like what I have shared?  Let me know and also I have created an online AC Academy that gives you support with all the challenges you face. www.actasticacademy.com.

Don't Be Alone!
Come connect with me on FB and be part of my online community of fellow AC's at  www.facebook.com/groups/lovejoycentregroup

Also I hold a care show every year so please feel free to come on the 24/05/16 at Lancing Parish Halls, South St, Lancing. 10am-4pm. FREE admission.

Until next time, keep shining.
Love,
Ann Marie x

What to do you feel like giving up your AC role................

There is nothing worse than having to deal with issues of conflict in the workplace.

As an AC you are already doing your juggling act , being all things to everyone.   

It maybe that as an activity coordinator you encounter lack of support when arranging an activity from care staff. Someone saying a snarky comment.

A relative that just feels they have to say something demeaning. Or expressing an opinion that you don't do anything at all!

Or people don't understand the full nature of your role as an activity coordinator, they think it is basically playing bingo or doing some colouring with the residents! Or if you were previously in another role for example, a carer or domestic before becoming an activity coordinator people still see you in that role.

Those are common conflicts that AC's have to deal with or being pulled off your Activity Coordinator duties and asked to cover care duties because they're short of staff. It's enough to make you want to explode at times.

Here are my tips on what  you do-

If the person needs addressing then do it probably through your correct work channels and speak to your manager about it.

Do take time out and don't react in anger.

Do set the person straight if necessary with facts.

Make sure you create clear boundary lines in your AC role if you were a former carer or other role in the home before being an AC. If necessary speak to your manager about it.

Do ignore those who seek to create negative energy and celebrate what you have done, as it takes guts and hard work to do what you have done for your residents.

Surround yourself with other like minded AC's.

AC Action Plan

You can cope.

Things will get better.

It's more about them then you.

Until next time keep shining and don't be alone, come connect with me and be part of my online community with other fellow AC's from all around the world.

www.facebook.com/groups/lovejoycentregroup  we offer support, activity ideas and friendship.

Until next time keep shining brightly.

Love,

Ann Marie x

Be Bold and Strong.