Managing Emotions

Learn the skill of actively managing your emotional states, so that your working performance is maximized. Aim to manage your emotional states well at work, and you will begin to thrive on challenging and potentially stressful situations.

DK Remember you can change the way you react to situations.

Points to remember

  • If you allow situations to affect you emotionally, your working performance will suffer.
  • Sometimes the key skill is to be aware of your own emotional state.
  • It is possible to choose a different emotional state.
  • Increasing your choice of emotion can transform your work.

Dealing with stress

When you get stressed, ...

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