EVER felt so annoyed over a work situation that you want to punch someone (most likely your boss or subordinate), in the face?

Anger takes its shape in various forms at different levels. You could be just another employee resenting workplace issues and, consequently, confronting annoyance.

Some reasons why we get angry at work:
i. When someone sabotages your promotion.
ii. Tough competition with colleagues.
iii. To show your subordinate, who's the boss.
iv. A heavy workload.
v. When colleagues chat or browse instead of working towards a deadline.
vi. Health problems, which take a toll on your mind too.

Beware! Angry outbursts could even lead you to lose your job.

Joseph Paul, social psychologist and HOD, Department of Social Service, BSES Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, says, "The work situation is usually the culprit, and not the person who has the reaction. Thinking about the situation can make one even angrier!"

Dr Gilda Carle, a corporate management consultant, psychotherapist and personal coach who imparts training to companies the world over on the usage of e-mail and phones, suggests a three-step anger-busting process.

i. Frame it: step outside and see the situation as though you are involved in it.
ii. Claim it: admit your true feeling and what is causing them'.
iii. Tame it: rein in your own emotions so they don't overwhelm and contaminate all you needed to do.

Controlling your anger and cooling an angry coworker may call for the use of some smart tactics.
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