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It is common to experience anger and anxiety at work. When you are overwhelmed with such emotions, there is a
tendency to react explosively or become withdrawn. By managing your emotions well and being patient, a sense
of calm and stability can be maintained. This allows you to work better with your colleagues, even in stressful
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Communicate effectively
Effective communication in the workplace will minimise misunderstandings among colleagues thus maximising
work efficiency. When we have communication breakdowns at work, we spend time and energy trying to make
amends.
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shows respect to the speaker. Speaking with discretion also helps to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings with
peers. Cultivate the habit to think before you speak so that you say the right things at the right time.
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some of the difficulties you are facing with customers, management, colleagues etc (without sounding like
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Use e-mails if you have specific requests or updates for a colleague, and the message can be read at their
Consider carefully your choice of words while crafting your email messages. For example, if you communicate
your unhappiness or anger via email, pause a moment before you hit the Send button! Cool down, review what
you have written, and edit it so that it sounds more objective. Stick to the facts and avoid character attacks. Be
objective and constructive. If you are criticising something, offer a solution to improve the situation, if possible.
As you learn to communicate more effectively at work, you will be able to achieve your goals, garner more
support during setbacks, and feel much happier at work.
Managing healthy relationships at the workplace not only increases understanding, but also leads to a happier
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