“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with magic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.”
― Warren Buffett
Regulating your emotions in the workplace
Wise words from Warren Buffet as emotions in the workplace can be a significant challenge for many individuals. Work environments often bring together a diverse mix of personalities, different work ethics and communication styles which can lead to emotional conflict.
Stress from workload, performance pressure, and the pursuit of work-life balance can elicit strong emotional responses. Employers and employees are often ill-equipped to handle emotional situations in their workplace with professional training programs more often focussing on developing technical skills rather than developing the human skills of developing emotional intelligence.
In her book "Emotional Agility" Susan David Ph.D. explores the importance of emotional intelligence and adaptability in navigating life's challenges. Here are some key life messages from her book with links to other brilliant, inspirational and influential writers;
🔆 Emotional Rigidity vs. Agility:
David emphasises the concept of emotional agility, which involves the ability to navigate life's twists and turns with flexibility.
She contrasts this with emotional rigidity, where individuals are stuck in their emotions and struggle to adapt to changing circumstances.
🔆 Acceptance of Emotions:
The book encourages readers to accept their emotions without judgment, recognising that all emotions are valid and part of the human experience.
David argues that suppressing or denying emotions can lead to increased stress and decreased well-being. Kristin Neff in her book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" is a lovely read.
🔆 Understanding Values:
David suggests that understanding one's core values is crucial for making decisions aligned with one's authentic self.
Aligning actions with personal values contributes to a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Take a look at this exercise from Brene Brown on values; brenebrown.com/values
🔆 Walking Your Why:
The author introduces the concept of "walking your why," which involves aligning actions with core values and long-term goals.
She emphasises the importance of taking purposeful actions that contribute to a meaningful life. Simon Sinek's book "Start with Why" is a good read to better understand this concept.
🔆 Navigating Difficult Conversations:
The book provides insights on how to navigate difficult conversations with emotional intelligence.
David offers practical strategies for communicating effectively and maintaining relationships during challenging discussions. A great read for this is Daniel Goleman's "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ"
🔆 Adaptability in the Workplace:
"Emotional Agility" discusses the importance of emotional agility in the workplace, highlighting how it contributes to resilience and success in professional settings.
David explores how adaptability can lead to improved leadership and collaboration.
🔆 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion:
The book emphasises the role of mindfulness and self-compassion in developing emotional agility.
Mindful awareness and self-compassion practices are presented as tools for responding to emotions in a healthier way. A wonder and free mindfulness guru and Psychologist is Tara Brach
🔆 The Role of Failure:
David challenges the fear of failure, encouraging readers to view failure as a natural part of growth and development.
Learning from failures is seen as a key component of building emotional resilience.
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