Handling Negative Emotions in the Workplace
Posted: January 23, 2018
We're all human and experience human emotions, whether they be positive or negative - even at work. It may surprise you to know that anger can actually be beneficial, if handled properly. Learn to handle your anger and negative emotions so they don't overwhelm you.
Amanda Zantal-Wiener, writer for Hubspot, shares how to handle negative emotions in the workplace.
There's a popular phrase that I've heard quite a bit throughout life: "Don't get mad. Get even."
Sure, that makes sense -- if you're a character on a major soap opera or teen drama. But at the workplace, this kind of sentiment can be harmful.
Anger, however -- now that, surprisingly, can actually
benefit you and your colleagues in the workplace. But only when it's handled correctly.
No matter how much you love your job, chances are, you experience
some semblance of negative thoughts and emotions. That's part of the challenge, right? And without a challenge, well, what a bore that would be.
But what's the right way to handle these less-than-positive sentiments?
Read the entire article
How to Handle Negative Emotions at Work on Hubspot.