How do you manage emotions in the workplace?

We all get emotional. We are human beings. We express emotion daily. There are times in our day to day where we can struggle with emotions. Where they can get the better of us. In these moments we can often say or do things we regret later. So, how can we manage emotions in the workplace to prevent conflict?

You might need to learn how to regulate your emotions in the heat of the moment. Whenever you are overwhelmed, angry, frustrated or sad, it is important to recognise but then regulate in the workplace.

In todays episode we dive into the things you can keep in mind when you need to manage your emotions at work.

Self regulation is a big part of Emotional Intelligence, which starts with self-awareness. Self-awareness means that you are aware of what your emotions are doing with your body. Let’s go through some questions that can help:

1. What is the trigger for your emotional reactions?
2. What are certain situations that always set you off?
3. What are things that are important to you?
4. If you're feeling a certain emotion, how does that impact the thoughts and the things you tell yourself and impact your behaviour?
5. How does it feel when you start to lose control?
6. How does it feel in your body?

In todays episode I also share some techniques to calm yourself down. Including:

• Breathe deeply
• Take a step back, literally
• Take a break/ Remove yourself from the situation
• Go for a walk/ Take a shower
• Distract yourself/ Shift your focus
• Write about it

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