Noisy coworkers can drive anyone crazy. Some days the work just keeps piling up as the coworkers continue to be loud and distracting. They can be a source of extra stress and reduced productivity. Anyone could be tempted to throw a fit right in their own cubicle. Don’t over-react though, since it is not worth it in the end.

The best idea is to avoid your noisy co-workers whenever possible. There are several simple ways to avoid these people. Depending on what type of job you have, you could listen to music on an Ipod or MP3 player. Another option is to invest in a pair of ear plugs and wear them at work.

One good way to de-stress, separate yourself from your noisy co-workers and break up your day is by taking a leisurely walk during your lunch break. The fresh air will be good for you and it will help your frame of mind. If this does not work, it might be a good idea to try bringing up the noise level in conversation.

A big stressor at work can be the simple “office noise” that we don’t even notice, like the chairs squeaking, phones ringing, clicking of the keyboard, and having to listen to the person in the cubical next to yours. The biggest thing that we should keep in mind is if we can find our own little happy place while we are at work, and still manage to get the job done in an efficient manner everything would flow together nicely. For some this easier said than done.

Annoying coworkers come in a variety of types. Some drive you crazy and don’t even realize they are doing so. Usually, you can just communicate your distress politely and they will stop. Others actually delight in provoking you. Here, the thing to do is to ignore them if you can till they have finished ranting. If that approach doesn’t work, trying speaking nicely to them. Occasionally, you will be able to negotiate a truce.

If nothing else fixes your issue with an “annoying coworker” then you may have to resolve it by going to your boss, this should only happen after the person has been asked at least once to stop the behavior that is interfering with you doing your job. Remember that no matter what happens keep a high professionalism about the whole situation.

Noisy coworkers can drive anyone crazy. Some days the work just keeps piling up as the coworkers continue to be loud and distracting. They can be a source of extra stress and reduced productivity. Anyone could be tempted to throw a fit right in their own cubicle. Don’t over-react though, since it is not worth it in the end. Something that can create a lot of stress at work is the simple “office noise” which we sometimes don’t even notice, things like the chair squeaking, phones ringing, clicking keyboards, and having to hear voices of the annoying coworker who are in the next cubicle.

- Frank Barnett

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