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10 Bad Workplace Habits

6. Habit: You're a multi-tasking mess

Technology has made multi-tasking the norm in most workplaces, but experts say it's causing more problems than productivity. If you've been caught more than once missing pertinent information in emails or correspondence — especially deadlines, dollar signs or project elements—it might be a sign you're not as skilled at juggling tasks as you think.

How to break it: Make a conscious effort to focus on only the task (or phone call or email) in front of you. Read each email thoroughly and respond before moving on to the next and don't answer the phone until you're finished. The habit of juggling different tasks is hard to break, but if your performance is suffering it's unavoidable.

7. Habit: You're a prima donna

"That's not in my job description." The problem with setting too many boundaries at work—whether it's saying no to tasks or assignments you feel aren't your responsibility, or keeping iron-clad 9-to-4:59 hours—is that when you think "self-protective," your coworkers think you are not a team player And if that "somebody" are your colleagues and managers, you'll quickly find you've done yourself no favors by sticking to your guns. Chances are it's not in their contracts either.

How to break it:The next time an unattractive task comes across your desk, ask yourself who'll have to tackle it if you pass it off. Recognize that in periods of downsizing, everyone must pick up extra slack—and your reputation will suffer if you make yourself the exception.

8. Habit: You're the office thief

If pens keep "appearing" on your desktop that are not yours, chances are you have a "borrowing" problem. Walking off with people's pens, staplers or favorite coffee mugs is never going to win you any love.

How to break it: Label your own things, or at least stick to a certain, identifiable brand of pens. This may seem counter intuitive, but the second you see a pen on your desk that isn't "your brand," you'll make a conscious effort to remember whose it is -- and return it.

9. Habit: Your style does you no favours

Personal style is one thing. Questionable style is another. When your supervisor questions whether your look is "client-appropriate" you've got a fashion-work conflict that could cost you your next promotion.

How to break it: Imagine the closet of the person you admire most at the office, Cohen suggests. How do they dress and why does it suit their position in the company? Imagine their daily wardrobe decisions. Then go shopping with your role model in mind.

10.Habit: You're quick-tempered

An angry employee is a dangerous employee, Managers are wary of employees who are quick to anger. They know what 'going postal' means. If your blood pressure spikes every time the photocopier breaks down, or assistants scatter when you enter a room, it's time to reexamine your behavior. Uneasy or uncomfortable coworkers are unlikely to sing your praises.

How to break it: To lose the reputation of a loose cannon, make an effort to pause before reacting to a stressful situation. Experts suggests closing your office door and taking several deep breaths, and "by all means, avoid venting to coworkers before thinking it through." If all else fails, seek counseling. "Chances are you're angry about more than just the job."

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed wheat
• 1/2 chicken (washed and cut into pieces)
• 1 onion 2 carrots (cut into rounds)
• Green masala Salt & black pepper

Method:
Boil crushed wheat in a pot of water till done.- once done cool and liquidize then strain. Make vagaar add chicken, green masala, salt and pepper and carrot. Braise nicely then add wheat mixture and fill pot with water and boil. Garnish with dhana. Serve with plait bread.

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