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Workplace professionalism
Dear Robin,
I often get reprimanded at work for not being “professional” enough. I just want to lighten up the mood a little bit and throw a meme into a presentation every once in a while — I don’t see the harm in that. Do you have any advice for someone struggling to fit into a “professional” work environment but also just wants to have a little fun?
Sincerely,
Sloppy at work
Hello,
I suggest you get fitted for a brand new suit or two and make those your workplace wardrobe staples. After that, invest in a sleek briefcase to lug around all day at the office as well as to happy hour after work with your peers; then they’ll know you mean business. Once you’ve spent many months looking the part, maybe your bosses won’t scold you for being unprofessional when you reintroduce memes in your presentations.
Robin
Mind matters
Dear Robin,
I’m in UFV’s mindfulness program, and now that I’ve been enlightened I just can’t handle how unmindful everyone else is on campus and in everyday life, even my family. How can I cope with this?
Sincerely,
Mentally mindful
Hello,
Practicing mindfulness is a wonderful thing to do. I heard Kate Middleton practices mindfulness, and looks at how glossy her hair looks — there must be some connection there. Instead of lecturing everyone around you about your new outlook on life and how they can have that too, I recommend tagging them on inspirational quotes about practicing mindfulness on Instagram. That way you don’t have to deal with their annoyance face-to-face, and can keep tagging them until the sun goes down.
Robin
