What Your Reactions at Work Can Tell You

What Your Reactions at Work Can Tell You

What happens inside you when a situation at work suddenly becomes tense? This blog helps you identify your personal triggers and better understand your reactions.

Self-awareness begins with paying attention to the moments when something at work catches you off guard. A change of plans, a colleague’s silence or the way feedback is delivered might unsettle you. Rather than judging yourself straight away, you can explore what’s happening in that moment and what needs lie behind your reaction. Writing down situations, working with images or engaging in another creative activity can help you spot recurring patterns and choose an approach that works better for you.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that someone criticizes your work at a meeting in front of everyone. What would you do first?

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In the morning on your way to work, you're thinking, "Today it's going to be stressful again..." How will you deal with it?

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Your colleague repeatedly violates agreements. How do you perceive that?

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If your mood had a color, what would it be during a conflict?

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What does your internal "stop" button look like when you feel like you're about to explode?

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Which animal best describes your reaction to stress at work?

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What does your inner voice sound like in a tense situation?

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Which of these images helps you relax the most?

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What throws you off the most – unexpectedly and quickly?

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If you had to imagine "proper emotion management" as a character, what would it look like?

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