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Handling politics at work without getting involved. 🎯 9 habits that worked for me. Office politics are unavoidable. But getting dragged into drama? That's a choice. You can navigate politics without compromising your integrity or your sanity. Here are 9 habits that keep me out of the mess: 1. Stay neutral in conflicts. Don't pick sides. Listen, acknowledge, but never commit to anyone's agenda. 2. Keep conversations professional. Gossip is tempting, but it always comes back to bite you. Stick to work topics. 3. Document everything. When politics get messy, paper trails protect you. Emails, meeting notes, decisions—write it down. 4. Build relationships across teams. Don't align yourself with one clique. The more connections you have, the less vulnerable you are. 5. Focus on results, not relationships. Let your work speak for itself. Politics fade, but performance stays on record. 6. Don't overshare. The less people know about your opinions, frustrations, or plans, the less they can use against you. 7. Observe before you engage. Watch how power moves in your organization. Learn who has influence and why. 8. Set boundaries with toxic colleagues. You don't have to be rude, but you don't owe anyone your energy either. 9. Know when to speak up. Staying neutral doesn't mean staying silent. If something affects your work or integrity, address it directly. Politics exist. But you don't have to play the game to win. Follow me for more strategies on thriving in the workplace! 🚀 Comment YES to join my free community. Which habit resonates with you most? 👇 #officepolitics #workplaceculture #careeradvice #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth #workplacetips #boundaries #corporatelife

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This post was published on 28th November, 2025 by Shivangi on her Instagram handle "@shivangi.shrivastava2 (Shivangi Shrivastava | Corporate Trainer | Career Growth Coach)". Shivangi has total 85.0K followers on Instagram and has a total of 856 post.This post has received 205 Likes which are greater than the average likes that Shivangi gets. Shivangi receives an average engagement rate of 0.16% per post on Instagram. This post has received 8 comments which are lower than the average comments that Shivangi gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #officepolitics #boundaries #workplaceculture #careergrowth #workplacetips #corporatelife #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice has been used frequently in this Post.