Regaining Emotional Composure
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Posted by Joni Rose Aug 13, 2006 |
When faced with an emotional trigger at work, regaining emotional composure can require some conscious effort. Take the time and energy to allow you a chance to recover from the stressful situation. You need to allow your body time to circulate and disseminate the fight or flight chemicals coursing through your blood vessels.
Some strategies work for some and not others. The key is to find the stress reliever that will work for you. Experiment with different methods to find a best fit for your interests and lifestyle.
Ways to Regain Emotional Composure:
- breathing exercises
- brisk walk
- meditation
- cardiovascular exercise
- journaling or writing poetry
- listening to soft music
- sports that combine these elements: martial arts, yoga
Of course, some of these methods require time away from work i.e. after hours.
When you must remain at work, the best remedy may be to tell coworkers that you are going out for coffee. Walk briskly to and from the coffee shop but avoid highly caffeinated drinks, instead choose green/herbal teas, decaffeinated coffee or other healthy alternatives.
Have you found a method that works for you? Please start a discussion and give other readers an insight into practical solutions to regain emotional composure at work.
If you liked this blog entry, try Self Awareness at Work
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