How to Deal With Emotions to Maximize Productivity at work

Everybody gets upset about things now and then, gets a little teary about this or that and that is just okay. It is okay to get emotional about things. What does not seem okay are certain ways of reacting to emotions that disrupt daily life. If you don’t deal with emotions, they will have a way of dealing with you in the end.

See ways that can help you overcome those emotions and  increase productivity in the workplace;

1. Be Optimistic

It takes only a little practice to check a pessimistic attitude at the door and bring in an optimistic attitude into work. Just because you have low moments does not mean it’s the end of the world. It’s no secret that positive attitudes are infectious and are highly desirable in the workplace.

2. Don’t Gossip

Gossip is a form of warfare that exists because of participation. If you don’t fan the flames, gossip won’t continue. While, it is easy to get caught in the trap, it is better to leave gossip alone. Not only will it make you able to focus on your specific duties, but it will communicate to others that you are serious about work rather than how you can be misdirected into behaving.

3. Just Ask or Move On

It’s difficult to know how others feel about how you feel, but it’s largely insignificant. Stress is not a reaction to an event, it’s a personal interpretation of an event. Yes, you want to be liked. You also probably want to like other people. But also consider that maybe the pressing issue is not actually that big of a deal. Don’t dwell on what might or might not be going on in other people’s minds. Get the “what ifs” out of the way and start focusing on the things you can actually do something about.

4. Don’t Let Feelings Affect Motivation and Performance

As far as recognizing when to hold back and when to let it out, try to keep your mission at the forefront. Transparency, honesty, openness is the way to get away from most problems because it shows a high level of integrity. You could question whether you are in the right job, but chances are that you are in the right job if you have been doing it for any great length of time. Regardless of whether you are in the right job, it is always good to deal with unresolved issues that are part of the company culture.

In consideration of colleagues and yourself, balance differences of feelings and focus on the job at hand, don’t make everyone else deal with your mood swings. A basic goal is to come to terms with emotions in a way that affects work in a positive way. So that motivation and performance does not suffer as a result of feelings and emotions. It is important to remember that employers seek people with natural talents, things that can’t be taught, when trying to form a strong team.