Stop emotion shaming
Your emotions are messengers. They give you important information about our needs or actions we can take.They’re a valuable source of intelligence and insight.
When your feelings are especially strong, as they often are in the workplace, you can operate from old, outdated stories and beliefs that warp your ability to see the situation clearly.
While it’s true that you can’t help how you feel and that your emotional experiences are 100% valid, you can control how you choose to respond.
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