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By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:14:44 +0000

I think another way to think about things is to remember it’s temporary. You most likely don’t have to stay late every night! Sometimes I think we get into a spiral of permanency..nothing is permanent…

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:13:28 +0000

Hi Karl,

My day jobs requires me to stay late. As an attorney, our days on average are 10 hours. Sometimes this can be tough but I am always grateful that I have a job that pays me well and allows me to work on my passion of writing. So it truly is a matter of perception.

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:06 +0000

Hi,
I love the whole premise of your blog. I try my best to keep a cheerful outlook at work especially these days because I am AT WORK. I have a brother who has been out of a job now for about 6 months and he is really stressed out about it. If I have to stay late I deal with it and get the work done. After than I go home and have a drink and relax. I know that I would be a whole lot more stressed out if I was looking for a job!

Best,
Bob

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:45:05 +0000

Hi Karl: Complaining about having to stay late just sours the experience and doesn’t accomplish anything. That being said, as others have pointed out, if it becomes a regular practice, then it’s time to set some proper boundaries.

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:01:03 +0000

Hi Positively Present, accepting what is, is very hard, but very much worth the effort.

Hi Hayden, when a person doesn’t feel rushed it’s so much easier to keep stress at a tolerable level.

Hi Tom, I love how you challenge people to think differently.

Hi Claudia, personal time must be respected. If I had to stay late every night I don’t think I would last very long. I love my family too much.

Hi Evita, you are right. There is always some little thing we can be grateful for.

Hi Emily, hope it helps.

Hi Tess, perception is the key. If we can find a reason to feel like we should stay late to help a larger cause than it becomes easier to connect with the work.

Hi Nathan, at least you are trying to set boundaries. That’s good too.

Hi Patty, when we can work in the now it makes the work so much easier to enjoy.

By: Patty - Why Not Start Now?

Patty - Why Not Start Now? — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:57:31 +0000

When I need to work late or work longer hours, I try to stay in the present moment, concentrating on what is.

By: Nathan Hangen

Nathan Hangen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:43:47 +0000

When my boss tells me to stay late, I tell him that he’s getting in the way of my blogging time. So far it hasn’t worked, maybe I need a new strategy

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:39:32 +0000

Karl
It’s all in ones perception and we have the power to change it every time. I think the more spiritually mature one is the easier it is to do. Another great example of our personal power and choices at work and like Evita says all areas of life.

I also agree with Byron Katie…we only need to “accept what is to be happy.”

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:01:43 +0000

Great post Karl…just what I needed to read. I often have to stay late/come in early for my job and sometimes I need to remember to be thankful, and use these times as ways to hone my patience!