Dealing with emotions at work
By ahgong
@ahgong (10064)
Singapore
November 20, 2007 11:12am CST
We all have our own mood swings. During our long day at work, we are bound to be affected by our moods, be it good or bad.
How do we best manage them, especially at the work place?
Don't forget, what we do or say can have an adverse effect on others too.
How do we define these inhibitive emotions and view them from a different perspective?
Do you make an effort to get to know your own emotions and be aware of what you are going through?
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2 responses
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
21 Nov 07
Well, the easiest way is not to work at those silly places where people try not to bump into one another while maneuvering to their cubicles.
Don't you simply hate having to force a smiling face interacting with your colleagues?
But if this is not feasible, then yes, you have to put on that stupid grin and pretend you are Mr Congeniality.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
22 Nov 07
In the corporate world that we work in, it is unavoidable.
Having to smile at your peers is not difficult.
It is having to handle the anger when customers make unnecessary demands on you that makes the job tough.
We all have some threshold for enduring certain levels of stress in the work place. And when that threshold is crossed, that is where we have to be aware of our emotions in order to handle the situation tactfully.
Unless you are working at home in a job where you do not have to deal with customers or people, you will most likely be having certain emotions when it comes to dealing with things. And when the things you are doing don't work out, emotions are bout to run wild. It is in situations like that that you have to be able to handle your emotions.
@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
22 Nov 07
Many times, I get too sensitive and emotional. I tend to take opinions and remarks too personally. That's my major problem but also my strength. Being sensitive means I can empathize with my peers and colleagues.
Usually when I feel myself getting too emotional, I'll exit the location for a little while and make my way to the toilet to cool myself down. I am still learning to increase my EQ score. =P
I am a forthright person. When I do not like a person at work, it gets very obvious. I do not know how to put on a false front leh... any tips? haha..
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