Based on a study, a toxic work environment can have a negative impact on a mother’s personal life, including taking care of her children.
A study conducted by scientists at Carleton University found that poor treatment at work can affect mothers’ attitudes towards their children.
The researchers asked working mothers to share their personal experiences with toxic work environments. Then the partners of working mothers were also asked to share their views on whether their wives had turned into more demanding parents at home or not?
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Survey results show that mothers who work in toxic environments often use an authoritarian parenting style. It seems that poor treatment at work makes you feel as if you are not an effective parent.
As a result, mothers often use stricter parenting strategies just to prove that they do not lack skills in taking care of their children.
“Based on a wealth of empirical evidence, the impacts of a toxic work environment are far-reaching and negative. “For example, being subjected to mistreatment at work has been associated with lower levels of effort and performance at work, higher levels of stress, and impaired attention, information processing, and decision making,” said Dr. Kathryne Dupre, one of the authors of the study. presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, reported by the Times of India.
Signs that your work environment is toxic
A toxic work environment includes a wide range of behaviors, such as being rude to each other, ignoring coworkers, making derogatory comments, taking undue credit for other people’s hard work, and making coworkers feel inferior. According to experts, dealing with such mistreatment is not easy.
If the mistreatment comes from a coworker, confrontation and asking about the reasons behind the behavior could be a good idea. However, if the toxic work environment is caused by a large group of coworkers, it may be a good idea to seek change.
Solutions to overcome a toxic work environment
A toxic work environment can have a negative impact on mental and physical health, as well as work productivity. Therefore, it is important to know how to deal with it.
Here are some solutions for dealing with a toxic work environment.
1. Set boundaries
The first step is to set clear boundaries about what you will and will not accept from coworkers or superiors. For example, you can say that you will not accept disrespectful treatment, derogatory comments, or excessive workload.
2. Find support
Talk to friends, family, or a therapist about your experience. Having a strong support system can help you overcome the stress and pressure caused by a toxic work environment.
3. Take care of your mental health
Make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthy food, and exercise regularly. Mothers can also try stress management techniques such as yoga or meditation.
4. Ask to move sections
If possible, requesting a transfer or being placed on a different team could be one solution. Whatever the situation, never let your work environment affect your own mental health so that it affects the children at home.
5. Look for a new job
If your work environment is too toxic and you can’t fix it, it might be time to look for a new job. Mothers have the right to work in a safe and positive environment.
Remember, Mom is not alone. Many people have experienced a toxic work environment. With the right support, you can get through this difficult time and come out stronger.
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