If you are getting overtired, it may be logical to take a 5-15 minute break to refresh your mind.
Avoid gossip. Much of it is exaggerated, and it can hurt productivity by harming relationships.
If you are overwhelmed or unsure how to respond in a situation, politely excuse yourself and take a moment to calm down and think it over.
Keep tact in mind. Hurting people’s feelings harms relationships and causes unnecessary friction. Sometimes, it’s better to say “I think the blue dress was more flattering” than to say “You look terrible in that dress. " Avoid lying unless it is absolutely necessary in order to protect others.
Jealousy is illogical. If someone is better at a task than you are, then they are the most efficient person at it. If you want to improve your own skills, you can practice and study, and perhaps learn from the other person.
Validate people’s feelings to calm them down. Say things like “Your sadness is understandable” or “Yes, that is a frustrating situation. " Label the emotion they are expressing, and treat it as reasonable. (If you incorrectly label the emotion, they can correct you. ) This technique is highly effective at calming people. Humans typically need to process their feelings before they can solve a problem logically. Thus, if someone is upset, first focus on comforting them and validating their feelings. Only talk about solutions to a problem after they have calmed down.
