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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLet’s all start by acknowledging that we are all human. All of us experience emotions. And most importantly, experiencing a range of emotions is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, there definitely exist situations where we need to manage our emotions and find healthy ways to express them. And that is often the case at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, there is a misconception that suppressing our emotions – particularly negative ones – is an indication of our professionalism. However, dealing with these emotions is rarely about avoiding them. Much of it is about accepting that emotions occur and learning how to develop a healthy relationship with them – just like how we have learnt to live in an endemic and deal with uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how exactly can we better manage emotions? Here are some quick tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (1) Self-acceptance and Mindfulness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) Draw boundaries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (3) Find healthy outlets\/coping mechanisms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This letter was contributed by Ms. Zhang Yue<\/strong>, from the NUS Health and Wellbeing Team. The letter was first seen on DPA’s Letter to Colleagues<\/strong>, which can be accessed via https:\/\/dpa.nus.edu.sg\/.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear colleagues, This is Andrew from the Health and Wellbeing Team and I am the guest contributor to DPA’s Letter to Colleagues this week. Let’s all start by acknowledging that we are all human. All of us experience emotions. And most importantly, experiencing a range of emotions is normal. That being said, there definitely exist …<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/hwb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Article-2.png\")
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