4 ways to deal in the office when an outside crisis is all you can think about

4 ways to deal in the office when an outside crisis is all you can think about4 ways to deal in the office when an outside crisis is all you can think aboutWith so many seasons in our lives, some are bound to be tougher than others. Heres how to cope in the office when unrest at home is taking its toll on you.Dont overshare at workWhile weve found that experts have varying opinions on this topic, you dont want to share too much at work. As emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf told Ladders, while you dont want to completely shut people out, you shouldnt mention anything that could be held against you later or hurt your reputation.But this should be done on a case-by-case basis.Vicky Oliver, author of schwimmbad Bosses, Crazy Co-Workers and Other Office Idiots, told Ladders that you shouldassess corporate culture at your workplace before deciding to confide in someone.Just make sure that if you do decide a coworker, its someone you really trust.But dont bottle it up - ta lk to your support system outside of workIf big changes happening outside of work are making it difficult to focus, you may find it beneficial to talk those you care about the most. They can help ground you when managing a constant stream of duties both in the office and at home becomes really difficult.And who knows? Talking it out might even help you put things into perspective.Take advantage of employer resourcesThey might be right under your nose.Melody J. Wilding, a licensed social worker and Master Coach who teaches human behavior at The City University of New York, writes about this in The Muse.Many of us work for the same company for years and yet have no idea of the benefits available to us. Does your company offer childcare, counseling, or legal services? Many of these lesser-known benefits can ease the financial and emotional burden when a personal crisis strikes, she writes.Wilding goes on to mention that you should come up with a list of things that would maximize your productivity during your crisis - such as working remotely while you visit family or reducing your hours for a couple weeks - and ask your anfhrer if he or she can grant your requests.Meet with your boss about work expectationsJust be strategic about it.Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review contributing editor and author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict at Work, features advice from Anne Kreamer, author of Its Always Personal, in the publication.Its also a good idea to loop your boss into whats happening, assuming you feel comfortable doing so. If you have a very close relationship, tell them first and brainstorm ideas for reducing or covering your workload. But, in most cases, Kreamer says, its best to talk to your manager when you already have some notion of how you intend to handle the problem. Run a tentative plan by your manager, outlining the time period you expect to be absent or working less, the colleagues who might step up for you, and whether youve already discuss ed that possibility with them. Then ask for your bosss input, Gallo writes.