How to manage energy during challenging times?
(Execution Excellence -"Ability to get things done" Series)
We are discussing the methods by which effective people stay energetic in the workplace, enabling them to get things done efficiently.
One of my friends asked a question that is relevant to this topic. The question is, " Not all days, things will go as we wish. How do we manage high energy levels when the situation is unfavorable?"
True...Not all days, things will go as we like. Situations like customers firing us, colleagues or junior colleagues in agitation mode, conflict with peers, or inordinate delays in getting things done due to beyond our control lead to disappointment, anger, and frustration.
How do we maintain a high energy level, at least, to be in a balanced mood?
Experts in emotional intelligence suggest the practice of self-regulation.
Self-regulation means the ability/ skill to deal with our emotions calmly and deliberate about how we want to show up at work and move on.
One of the self-regulation practices is Acceptance.
Acceptance :
Acceptance of situations or people is a very powerful self-regulation practice.
For example, imagine a situation where you must meet your customer to propose solutions for a problem, and your important colleague is much more familiar with the subject than you need to accompany you. Last minute, he/ she withdraws from participation for silly or manageable reasons. You are wondering whether it happens by chance or by choice of a colleague whom you do not like much in general.
Now you need to face the customer independently and get the proposal acceptable. Else it would affect your creditability. That is reality.
Would you get upset with the situation, worry about the outcome, blame or get angry with your colleagues for last-minute withdrawal, feel helpless to manage alone, or accept the situation and colleague as such?
We often do not accept and tend to go against reality, putting more pressure on our peace.
When we accept the situation and acknowledge the feeling, we can mentally manage the situation relatively well. Acceptance will give you the mental strength to think about the next step.
In contrast, when we do not accept the situation or people as such, we are still in the mode of negative emotions, which further drains our energy level.
Misunderstanding about Acceptance:
Acceptance does not mean that we have given up and accepted the mediocre. It is all about grounding ourselves with reality, acknowledging the negative emotions at that moment, and preparing ourselves to think about the next actions rather than fighting against reality.
Is it easy to be in an acceptance mindset always?
It is not easy for all to accept the situation and people. However, when we practice in small events, it helps us to manage higher challenges in the workplace.
For example, when you are stuck in traffic, are you accepting the situation calmly or blaming/being restless? Those are the moments that test our acceptance capability.
That awareness of Acceptance is a self-regulation practice to be at a positive energy level.
Let us discuss some other self-regulation practices next week.
Have a great week ahead.
One of my friends asked a question that is relevant to this topic. The question is, " Not all days, things will go as we wish. How do we manage high energy levels when the situation is unfavorable?"
True...Not all days, things will go as we like. Situations like customers firing us, colleagues or junior colleagues in agitation mode, conflict with peers, or inordinate delays in getting things done due to beyond our control lead to disappointment, anger, and frustration.
How do we maintain a high energy level, at least, to be in a balanced mood?
Experts in emotional intelligence suggest the practice of self-regulation.
Self-regulation means the ability/ skill to deal with our emotions calmly and deliberate about how we want to show up at work and move on.
One of the self-regulation practices is Acceptance.
Acceptance :
Acceptance of situations or people is a very powerful self-regulation practice.
For example, imagine a situation where you must meet your customer to propose solutions for a problem, and your important colleague is much more familiar with the subject than you need to accompany you. Last minute, he/ she withdraws from participation for silly or manageable reasons. You are wondering whether it happens by chance or by choice of a colleague whom you do not like much in general.
Now you need to face the customer independently and get the proposal acceptable. Else it would affect your creditability. That is reality.
Would you get upset with the situation, worry about the outcome, blame or get angry with your colleagues for last-minute withdrawal, feel helpless to manage alone, or accept the situation and colleague as such?
We often do not accept and tend to go against reality, putting more pressure on our peace.
When we accept the situation and acknowledge the feeling, we can mentally manage the situation relatively well. Acceptance will give you the mental strength to think about the next step.
In contrast, when we do not accept the situation or people as such, we are still in the mode of negative emotions, which further drains our energy level.
Misunderstanding about Acceptance:
Acceptance does not mean that we have given up and accepted the mediocre. It is all about grounding ourselves with reality, acknowledging the negative emotions at that moment, and preparing ourselves to think about the next actions rather than fighting against reality.
Is it easy to be in an acceptance mindset always?
It is not easy for all to accept the situation and people. However, when we practice in small events, it helps us to manage higher challenges in the workplace.
For example, when you are stuck in traffic, are you accepting the situation calmly or blaming/being restless? Those are the moments that test our acceptance capability.
That awareness of Acceptance is a self-regulation practice to be at a positive energy level.
Let us discuss some other self-regulation practices next week.
Have a great week ahead.
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