Showing Emotions in The Workplace

Are showing emotions good or bad in the workplace? We are all humans, so sometimes it can be hard to hide our feelings even at work, however, a line should be drawn if the emotions are irrational or if they occur too often. Some people may cry at work due to being happy from maybe a promotion or something, but if a person is crying for other reasons, I find it to be unprofessional. Most organizations need staff members who can do their tasks and if the employee is constantly crying then they are unable to complete the task at hand. Other emotions like anger and frustrations are also not acceptable and very unprofessional at work. You should be able to control your emotions when you are working. It is best to avoid intense expressions of emotions at work, especially while around other coworkers. I am the type of person who hide their emotions while at work even. If I feel like I need to let off some steam, I would go to my car to breathe and gather my thoughts, even when I feel like crying, but once I get home I just let it all out. Work can have a lot of stress on an individual especially if they feel as if they are not getting anywhere, that’s why it’s important to make sure you set goals for yourself so you won’t become overwhelmed. How can expressing emotion motivate someone? Emotions can motivate a person to act. For example, when I important tests to take I get anxiety because I am not sure how well I will do on it. So, what I do is I motivate myself to study even harder, take notes, and encourage myself that I can do it. How is fear important for survival? Fear triggers an alarm inside an individual, it can force you to act and it can help you with your decision making. If you did not fear, then you cannot be aware of the threats that surround you