Managing Your Anger at Work
Managing anger at work is different from doing so at home because our employment relationship is more conditional. You may be loved at work, but it is your job performance that has won you admiration. If managing anger is a struggle, start by understanding "triggers" and "owning the anger feeling." Knowing your triggers - what prompts anger - can help you choose a better response. For example, if a coworker leaves a mess in the office kitchen (trigger), you may feel angry, but take a moment to recognize it. Practice "catching yourself". It works with practice. Instead of yelling at your coworker, you soon will be able to opt for a more rational response, such as a discussion to negotiate a change in his or her behavior to keep the kitchen neat.
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