Sad, Mad, Anxious? How to Work Through Your ‘Big Feelings’

When things aren't going well -- in our own lives, our community, our country, or the world -- it's hard to be productive at work. Most of us also shy away from sharing what we're feeling with colleagues and bosses. But when strong emotions like anxiety, anger, and despair hit you -- due to problems at work or outside it -- it's important to recognize and thoughtfully address them. Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy are coauthors of the book "Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay," and they share research-backed advice on how to do just that.

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Sad, Mad, Anxious? How to Work Through Your ‘Big Feelings’

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Tips for managing emotions and staying focused even when the news is terrible.

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July 05, 2022

When things aren’t going well — in our own lives, our community, our country, or the world — it’s hard to be productive at work. Most of us also shy away from sharing what we’re feeling with colleagues and bosses. But when strong emotions like anxiety, anger, and despair hit you — due to problems at work or outside it — it’s important to recognize and thoughtfully address them. Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy are coauthors of the book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, and they share research-backed advice on how to do just that.

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