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How to Move Through Negative Emotions at Work (Without Forcing Positivity)
Negative emotions at work can feel uncomfortable, inconvenient… and something we just want to get rid of as quickly as possible. Especially when you care about doing a good job.
In those moments, it's easy to fall into the pattern of overthinking, self-criticism, and trying to "snap out of it" by forcing yourself to be positive.
But if you've ever tried to jump straight from frustration or guilt to "it's fine, everything's fine"… you'll know it doesn't actually work.
In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack a more effective way to move through negative emotions at work, without bypassing them or getting stuck in them.
I share a real example of misaligned expectations at work and walk you through what it looks like to meet yourself where you're at, process what's coming up, and move forward with clarity and self-leadership.
If you've ever been hard on yourself after making a mistake, or felt the pressure to "stay positive" when you don't actually feel that way, this episode will help you approach those moments differently.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ You don't need to jump from negative emotions to positivity, aim for neutral first. Trying to force positive thinking creates resistance. Moving towards a slightly better-feeling, more believable thought is what actually creates momentum.
2️⃣ Processing emotions requires allowing them, not avoiding them. When you pause, name what you're feeling and give it space, it begins to move. When you resist it, it tends to linger and show up elsewhere.
3️⃣ Clarity creates self-leadership. When you move from "I feel bad" to understanding what specifically is upsetting you, you can shift from self-judgement into learning, ownership, and intentional action.
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By Natalie MilosevicNegative emotions at work can feel uncomfortable, inconvenient… and something we just want to get rid of as quickly as possible. Especially when you care about doing a good job.
In those moments, it's easy to fall into the pattern of overthinking, self-criticism, and trying to "snap out of it" by forcing yourself to be positive.
But if you've ever tried to jump straight from frustration or guilt to "it's fine, everything's fine"… you'll know it doesn't actually work.
In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack a more effective way to move through negative emotions at work, without bypassing them or getting stuck in them.
I share a real example of misaligned expectations at work and walk you through what it looks like to meet yourself where you're at, process what's coming up, and move forward with clarity and self-leadership.
If you've ever been hard on yourself after making a mistake, or felt the pressure to "stay positive" when you don't actually feel that way, this episode will help you approach those moments differently.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ You don't need to jump from negative emotions to positivity, aim for neutral first. Trying to force positive thinking creates resistance. Moving towards a slightly better-feeling, more believable thought is what actually creates momentum.
2️⃣ Processing emotions requires allowing them, not avoiding them. When you pause, name what you're feeling and give it space, it begins to move. When you resist it, it tends to linger and show up elsewhere.
3️⃣ Clarity creates self-leadership. When you move from "I feel bad" to understanding what specifically is upsetting you, you can shift from self-judgement into learning, ownership, and intentional action.
MORE FROM ME:
📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn
📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review.
Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.
Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍