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Emotions are the responses that people have experienced in a certain situation or

event. The situation that causes an emotion determines the kind of emotion that a
person will feel. Our daily lives are significantly impacted by our emotions.
Depending on our emotions—happiness, rage, sadness, boredom, or frustration—we
make choices. We pick interests and pastimes based on the feelings they arouse.
Knowing our emotions can make life easier and more stable for us to manage.

There are two types of emotions, positive and negative. Positive emotions are
emotions that a person finds typically pleasurable such as joy and hope. These
pleasurable emotions can help the person improve productivity and help them build
positive relationships with their colleagues. On the other hand, negative emotions
are any feeling that person feels that causes them to be miserable or sad. Negative
emotions like anxiety and anger can lead to conflict and make it difficult to focus on
their task in the workplace. In some cases, our emotions can lead to organizational
change. For example, if an employee is stressed at work he/she can burst out at any
time. This is why a person should always be aware of their own emotions and how
they might affect their ability to communicate effectively. Humans go through a wide
range of emotions throughout their lives, therefore it makes sense that these
emotions would also be present in the workplace.

In recent years, emotions can connect to other people and it is known as emotional
contagion. The transmission of emotions from one person to another is known as
emotional contagion, and it has been shown to significantly affect morale and
productivity at work. Positive moods are more likely to spread than negative ones,
according to a well-known study.
Noting that emotional contagion is not always a good thing is crucial. Employees
occasionally experience pressure to engage in "surface acting"—putting on a happy
face even when they are under stress. Consequences such as increased absenteeism
and job dissatisfaction could result from this.

Moreover, the human being is an emotional creature, and it is natural for their
emotions to come out in the workplace. The reality is that they all have emotional
states that can be triggered by events at work. Sometimes, it is simply impossible to
hide their true feelings, but emotional reactions can be a strength. They can show
that they are human and that they care about their work. If they didn't have
emotional reactions, they might come across as cold and uninterested.

Furthermore, there is such a thing as too much emotion. If a person is constantly


emotional in the workplace, it can be disruptive and distracting. He/She might also
come across as unstable or unreliable. So it is important to find a balance. Showing
some emotion in the workplace can be a good thing, but they need to make sure
that they don't let their emotions take over.

Reference:
https://yoursapp.com/business/blog/workplace-emotions/#:~:text=Our20emotions
%20have%20a%20great,on%20the%20task%20at%20hand.

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