Rise Above It:
Strategies to Keep Emotions from Running Your Life
We’ve all been there—your boss sends an urgent email late in the day, a coworker makes a snide comment, or your child has a meltdown right as you’re about to leave for an important meeting. In these moments, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed, reacting in ways that may make the situation worse. Emotions, when unchecked, can narrow our judgment and lead to regrettable actions.
In both our personal and professional lives, strong emotions can leave us feeling helpless, anxious, and vulnerable, often leading to overreactions that have costly consequences. The emotional process generally follows these steps:
Why is emotional regulation important?
- It affects how we interact with others—socially, professionally, and personally.
- Your emotional response has a direct impact on your well-being and can either amplify stress or foster calmness.
Whether at work or at home, it’s possible to stay calm under pressure. Remember to:
- Practice giving yourself time and space to process.
- Breathe through stress, using deep, controlled breathing to lower your anxiety.
- Visualize calm responses before stepping into challenging situations.
Here’s to you mastering your emotions!
–Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.
A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
