How To Stay Cool When Work Is Making You Angry

Stress at work is the leading cause of many diseases and it can provoke emotional, physical, and emotional problems. All of this, further affect our productivity levels and our ability to concentrate. It can even have a significant role when it comes to interpersonal conflict in the office.

Frustration with work is not unusual these days when we’re expected to excel even in the most difficult situations. A survey by Harris Poll from almost two years ago shows that in the USA, the primary sources of stress are money and work. And you just cannot separate these two.

So, how can we stress less and what should we do when work is making us angry?

It’s a good thing you’re not alone on this one. Just because it’s so common to be angry and stressed about your work, it means we have various mechanisms and practices to combat this.

If work is making you angry, the first thing you need to do is ask yourself a few questions.

Does this happen often? Is it the job, or is it the team that makes you angry? What can you do to prevent this from happening?

Being angry and frustrated is not a pleasant feeling. Whether it’s happening at work or at home the first thing you need to do is pinpoint the exact cause of your stress and anger.

Sometimes the best solution is to quit your current job and try your best to find another one. If your coworkers are making you angry, try determining why is that and talk to them about it. The best thing you can do for yourself is to be open to communication. You’ll never go anywhere if you don’t talk about the things that make you stressed, angry, and, overall, unhappy.

Or maybe you’re just tired.

When you’re tired, everything seems grimmer, and it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Believe it or not, taking a vacation is good for you and the ones who have already realized they are happier both professionally and personally. This might be the perfect solution for you.

We get it, your job must be very important to you, and you don’t even know how the office will survive without you. Yes, your presence matter, but everyone needs a break from time to time. Burnout is a dangerous thing and you should always try to avoid it.

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Be solution focused.

Lamenting about what’s making you angry won’t fix the problem. If you’ve realized who or what makes you angry think of ways you can improve your current situation. Learn what your triggers are and be careful about what you’re saying and when. Count to 10 if that helps but be sure not to lash out at anybody.

Move out of the situation.

Anger provokes the emotion centers in the brain which disable the logical side, so to say. We aren’t saying you shouldn’t be angry at times, because that’s impossible, but when it happens, take a few minutes to cool down. Removing yourself from a situation that is stressful or emotionally challenging, using that phrase, and using the opportunity to have a few moments for yourself may be in fact helpful.

Maintain a healthy relationship with your coworkers.

We’re all humans. We’re not perfect, and once in a while, it’s quite normal we don’t agree with one another. And that goes for the office environment too.  Before you lose your cool with your coworkers, try talking to them about the problem. The right way to resolve office anxiety is to engage with your coworkers outside of work too. Bonding makes it easier to understand different people and the reasons behind their actions. It also makes it much easier to talk about the reasons for your frustration if you’re friends with them.

Engage in some physical activity.

Engaging in physical activity is beneficial for the mind and the body, and that’s something we know all too well. However, many of us feel lazy, or we lack the motivation to wake up early and go to the gym or take a walk after work. However, doing so may decrease your frustration at work and can make you more productive. So, if you feel that you are becoming more frustrated at your job, why not try to be more physically active?

Put it all on paper.

You need to measure everything in life. Even Aristotle knew so and thought of it as a source of human happiness. If you are angry at work, or you sense your frustration is rising be sure to put it all onto paper.

Having a clear picture of the main reasons behind your anger and stress are will make it easier to take further action.

Is it easier?

Anger is not the most desirable emotion. It drains our energy, decreases our productivity, and we’re less happy with our life choices. That’s why you should always work towards finding a solution for your stress and sources of anger.

Ana Mladenovic

A cat enthusiast and a cupcake maniac, Ana is a freelance Content Writer passionate about HR, productivity, and team management topics. When she’s not at her keyboard, you can find Ana in the kitchen, trying to make delicious cookies.