Lifestyle

By Rhayna Berryhill, BA Psychology

Having an exciting career is the dream, but in reality, earning a living can be an uncomfortable and exhausting human experience. 

No one wants to clock in to work just to clock out of reality. Here is how you can stay present at work and make it a more favorable experience.

So, you’ve found yourself dreading the thought of Monday mornings. The idea of commuting or logging into work virtually is not nearly as fulfilling as you’d like it to be. Not to mention, it doesn’t help that you are entering a space where, at times, you are viewed as unprofessional or inferior because of the color of your skin. It stands to reason that most people would love to have a passion-driven, forever inspiring, equitable, high-earning job. Although obtaining your “dream job” would make life seem a lot easier, in reality, earning a living can be an uncomfortable and despairing human experience. As a woman of color, this discomfort can come with its own set of unique issues and nuances. You might not be the only woman at work, but maybe you’re one of the only Brown or Black women in your office. In this case, when you experience people micromanaging you because you are viewed as incompetent, someone talking over you, or receiving microaggressions about your hair, tone, clothes, etc., just know that these challenges are valid. Here are a few ways you can bring some life into your place of work.