Since the dawning of time, human beings have been asking these basic questions:
Who am I? Why am I here? Why do I exist? And without answers, people are floundering. Feeling unprotected, humans devise schemes to protect themselves and to solidify their armor. “I don’t know who I am,”  is what they are really saying. So they make it up. And these roles become so believable they believe they are real.
Start to understand the following ego strategies in the workplace so you can begin to unravel the drama and create a better, harmonious workplace.
As you progress through your day, notice when others in your workplace are utilizing a strategy for coping with the dynamics in your office or business. Â Simply observe any of the following methods:
- Identification
- Blame
- Self-Righteousness
- Resistance
- Grandiosity
- Manipulation
- Alliances
- Disassociation
In the evening, or when it is quiet, ask yourself:
- Can I see this person is only trying to protect his/herself?
- Do I ever utilize a similar tactic?
- Can I start to recognize when I am using an ego strategy?
- Can I look beyond others strategies and see their spirit instead?
As you progress through future days, become aware of times when you use a method above to cope in your workplace. Can you stop yourself at the source? For example, can you notice if you start to gossip or form an alliance with someone based on needing to feel superior?
Finally, I recommend you keep a journal to write down your insights. It will help you integrate your learning and, also, provide inspiration in the future if you reread experiences that led to new understandings.
