Push Through the Emotion: Tips for Managing Emotional Risk

One thing is certain about emotions ... we all have them! They're just a natural part of our being. Because our emotions insist on tagging along with us day after day, with or without our permission, emotions have the potential to evolve in everything we do, from personal affairs to business matters. However, what we do with them and how we allow them to impact us can make the difference between being held captive on an emotional roller coaster versus exiting the ride to regain balance. We all know humans can make mistakes from time to time, but rarely do we think of getting lost in our own emotions as human error. The inability to manage negative emotions can put us at risk. For this reason, Push Through the Emotion provides tools and nuggets of wisdom on the importance of having the capacity to: - Identify and understand the potential risks associated with negative emotions - Distinguish primary from secondary emotions - Recognize emotional triggers - Reduce or transfer emotions - See value in emotions