HBR IdeaCast Sad, Mad, Anxious? How to Work Through Your ‘Big Feelings’
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Jul 5, 2022 
In this insightful discussion, Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, co-authors of the impactful book on managing emotions, share their expertise on navigating intense feelings in the workplace. They explore the necessity of recognizing and expressing emotions like anger and anxiety, and how this openness can foster a healthier work environment. The duo offers practical strategies for transforming venting into growth, encouraging vulnerability among colleagues, and emphasizing the importance of emotional support in combating loneliness and despair.
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Big Feelings Impact Work
- Big feelings impact work performance, especially with blurred work-home boundaries.
- Constant negative news creates heightened emotional states, increasing overreactions at work.
Sources of Big Feelings
- Big feelings can originate from both personal life and work situations.
- Chronic stress and trauma rewire the brain, making individuals more susceptible to anger.
Difficulty Discussing Emotions at Work
- Societal expectations of rationality in the workplace hinder open discussion of emotions.
- Suppressing emotions can lead to larger outbursts; acknowledging them early is more productive.
