Listen to music
Get yourself some headphones. In a toxic work environment, wearing headphones achieves the same result. When we see someone with headphones on, we automatically leave them alone unless we need to ask them something urgently.
Whether you actually listen to music or not is less important. Wearing headphones avoids interruptions and allows you to quietly get on with your work.
Working from home
With the current global pandemic, the ability to work from home is more accessible than ever. Being able to stay out of your toxic work environment will allow you to focus on your work and not on what is going on around you.
If you have the option to work from home, do it for your mental and physical health. People who cause the toxic environment do not last long in a company and the turnover rate is quite high. They leave of their own accord or are fired or transferred to another position where they can cause less harm.
No one should work in a toxic work environment.
It is not intentionally suggested that you leave your job, but if you are feeling stressed and fearful, then the best advice would be to look for another company. No one should work in a toxic work environment, and if you have taken all the necessary steps to resolve the problem with your company and nothing changes, then you should take steps to leave.
This can be very difficult, particularly with a complicated work environment and toxic employees around you, but the damage to your health and well-being is not worth it.
If you need the income, start looking for a new job and a new work life. The good news is that most companies don’t have toxic work cultures and, with a little effort, you should be able to find a new job.