If we are in a corporate environment, we work with an average of 400 people during our lives and we’re likely to encounter at least five of them again. At least one of these five could be a potential boss in the future, so it’s important to leave every job on good terms.

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According to studies, seventy-five percent of people find resigning more stressful than their first interview—but it need not be if you know how to do it correctly.

1. Breaking the news

Before you resign in person, get things clear in your head by writing down three key points –your reason for leaving, the colleagues you want to praise, and a compliment or thank you for your boss. Only bring up a negative issue they can learn from instead of a personal gripe.

2. Put it on paper

If you’re leaving because of a grievance, keep your resignation letter short and don’t mention the issue in it. This shows you are professional enough to put personal matters aside. But if you’ve loved working there, say you hope they’ll think of you in the future.

3. Your last month

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Although it can be tempting to slack off, this could annoy colleagues. Stay focused by making yourself a timetable. List the tasks you need to do each day and tick off your accomplishments, so you remain motivated and still feel you’re achieving your goals.