Stress full happen all too frequently at the office. A customer may be incredibly pushy, asking for things that simply cannot be done.
Your boss may be too
demanding, expecting too much from you.
Various situations can
cause you to lose you cool and lash out, however his should never be done in a
professional setting.
Some individuals
naturally know how to deal with trying occasions, but others do not. It is
never too late to learn to manage your anger in the workplace.
STOP:
The first, and most valuable tip anyone can give to someone trying to control,
an outburst of anger is simply to stop.
This takes not only
incredible self-control but the self-awareness to quickly understand when you
are about to get angry and raise your voice, or say something rude.
The first step is
learning to gauge your own emotions, and comprehending what makes you upset,
mad, frustrated and annoyed.
Then trying to stop
your anger in its track; essentially telling your mind and body to freeze in
the moment.
Once you have managed
this, you will be able to control looking unprofessional in the office, such as
when you yell at your staff, slam the office door, or anything else of the
sort.
FIND
THE POSITIVE:
In any situation, no
matter how desperate it may seem, there is a ra of light or something that can
provide hope for a positive outcome.
Your anger may be due
to someone else mistake or incompetence, or simply because you felt
disrespected or unappreciated.
These are all valid feelings
that should not be suppressed; however, there are healthy ways to deal with
these issues that would be much more productive if there were resolved without
any anger.
Therefore, take the
time to truly evaluate what has occurred
and how you feel about it and then fine a positive way to discuss that with the
offending party.
CHANGING
YOUR LIFESTYLE:
Although this can’t be
accomplished on the spot, when you feel rage coming on your daily lifestyle
truly plays a big role in how often you become angry any how intense your
aggression is.
Managers that are
overworked, underslept and stressed out typically fly off the handle much more
than those that are not. Therefore, take care of your mental and physical well being
by resting, exercising eating right and possibly trying yoga and meditation.
These steps can help you become healthier thus making you calmer.
Anger in the workplace
can not only hurt your professional career by preventing you from getting a
promotion or even possibly leading to a termination of employment, but it is
bad for your health.
Therefore, use the
three tips to stop anger in its track at work.
Courtesy:
http://www.mtdtraining.com
Warm Regards
BS
Founder-HR Talent Focus
Warm Regards
BS
Founder-HR Talent Focus
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