Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' discusses strategies for managing workplace anger. Topics: evolutionary perspective on anger in the workplace, lack of conflict resolution skills and miscommunication contributing to anger, effective strategies including acknowledging emotions, setting boundaries, keeping an anger log, seeking support, and considering next steps.
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Recognize and address workplace anger early to avoid negative consequences and self-sabotage.
Understanding personal triggers for anger can aid in regulating emotions and improving communication at work.
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Managing Anger in the Workplace
Anger is a common emotion experienced by individuals in the workplace, but it is often suppressed or misunderstood. It is important to recognize and address anger early on to avoid negative consequences and self-sabotage. Understanding personal triggers for anger can help regulate emotions and improve communication. Keeping an anger log and seeking feedback from loved ones can aid in pinpointing patterns and finding ways to better manage anger. For further resources on managing emotions at work, check out the 'Embracing Emotions at Work' series on the Headspace app.
Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' delves into strategies for managing workplace anger, with evolutionary insights from the Navigating Change series on Headspace.