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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.

This is why it's best to avoid your "noisy coworkers" as much as possible. There are simple ways around having to avoid these people completely depending on the type of job you have you may be able to listen to music on an mp3 player, or even invest in a greatly deserved pair of ear plugs.

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.

Office noise can be one of the most stressful things in the work environment. This includes things like squeaking chairs, ringing phones, noisy ventilation systems, hallway traffic, copier machine noise, and neighborly chit chat. It is important for all us to have a private space where we can work without distractions and if we could all achieve this ideal the office would operate more smoothly and efficiently. Unfortunately the ideal is very hard to achieve in reality.

There are a number of different levels of the "annoying coworker". There is a coworker who annoys you without knowing they are do it, you can solve this situation with a polite conversation. Then you have the coworker who will purposely go out of their way to intentionally annoy you, it is true we all have these, if dealing with a situation like this you should try your best to avoid the person until their ugly ways come to an end. If it is impossible to avoid this annoying person maybe you should try to talk about the problem, sometimes coming to an agreement will fix the situation.

While it should only be used as a last resort, it is certainly appropriate to get the boss involved in dealing with an annoying coworker. After all, you have taken all appropriate means of dealing with the situation and nothing has worked! And the situation is affecting your job performance. Always keep in mind that it's vital to maintain a professional attitude throughout the situation.