In the workplace, we will always meet all kinds of people, including some leaders who like to criticize unreasonably and get angry at every turn. Faced with this situation, many people will feel anxious, uneasy, and even affect their work efficiency and mood. But you know what? In fact, we can choose not to be bothered by these negative emotions and build a strong heart to make ourselves more relaxed in the workplace.
First of all, we need to understand that unreasonable criticism and scolding often stem from the anger and dissatisfaction in the other person's heart. This emotion is not directed at you personally, but the other person is dealing with their own emotional problems. Therefore, there is no need to take it seriously, let alone feel guilty or frustrated about it.
So, how should we respond to unwarranted criticism? One way is to reply directly and let the other party know your bottom line and attitude. But doing so could escalate tensions and lead to a breakdown in the relationship. Another way is to choose to ignore the criticism of the leader and ignore it. Doing so will avoid escalating the conflict, but it may also make you appear too weak.
So, is there a way to protect yourself without exacerbating the conflict? The answer is: stay strong inside. Specifically, it is necessary to learn not to be affected by the negative emotions of the other person and to keep yourself calm and reasonable.
When you are faced with unreasonable criticism, you can try to imagine the other person as a chattering robot whose speaking procedure has been fixed, and what is said does not represent the real you. In this way, you will be able to look at the other person's criticism more objectively and will not be easily driven by their emotions.
At the same time, we also need to remain calm when we are backstabbed in an organizational life meeting. In the face of unfounded accusations from colleagues, don't get angry or respond easily. Instead, you can keep smiling and listening noncommittally to what the other person has to say. Doing so not only shows your generosity and calmness, but also makes it impossible for the other party to continue to make trouble.
Remember, the presence of a leader doesn't change their perception of you. On the contrary, they are more likely to appreciate the calmness and rationality you show in the face of difficult situations.
Emotion management in the workplace is not achieved overnight, and we need to practice and experience it continuously. But as long as we maintain a strong heart and learn not to be affected by negative emotions, we can be more relaxed in the workplace and meet various challenges. So, let's work together to become the one who is not moved by emotions!