The Office, a place where we spend most of our times struggling to make ends meet. Yet unlike other places in the world, this could get stressful and could ignite a level frustration that goes beyond what we can handle. Unless you're the Steve Jobs of the company or someone important and "unfirable" like the child of the owner, there's no chance that your "hulk moment" could benefit your career. You need to learn how to control your temper, at all costs. Below are some tips to help you on how to manage anger in the office place.
Silence is Golden
Ever heard of this saying? Well this is perfect for every moment you wish to flip your office table out of frustration. Whenever somebody is screaming at you, even if they are wrong, it is best NEVER to respond. At the pinnacle of your temper outburst, you cannot filter your actions or words. When your judgment is clouded by emotion anything you may be capable of doing or saying will definitely lead to your humiliation and downfall. So be still, be silent and carefully place out your defense ONLY when you have calmed down.
Find an Outlet
Being quiet can help you but not so much in the long run if you do not find an outlet to express your anger. This is an important factor in your anger management. As part of the great kingdom Animalia, we have this natural instinct to get angry and fight back when we need to protect ourselves. This is what evolution taught us. However if this anger remains unexpressed, it could pile up inside and could be carelessly unleashed one day to your disadvantage. Thus, you must find an outlet to redirect your anger such as sports, martial arts classes or any physical activity that encourages you to hit objects. This is actually very therapeutic for any bottled emotion.
Embrace the Positive
How you control your temper depends on the things that you allow in your daily routine. So, you have to throw away all things which can be categorized as negative. Replace your playlist with songs that encourages your light mood. This psychologically reduces stress. Avoid office gossipers and surround yourself with people who will strengthen your potentiality. Think positive and be positive and know that behind every angry officemate is a person who is also struggling to make ends meet.
Maria Lovella Parcon Naces is an author of The Idea Marketplace Blog: http://www.arielparconjr.com
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