5 Working Women Tactics for Blowing Off Steam
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 How to Deal video 
Do you tend to get yourself stressed or in trouble because you’ve said more than you should? Or do you simmer silently and naively think that others don’t know you’re upset? Think again. “People who report being bullied report more physical symptoms like headaches and insomnia and use more sick days,” says Suzy Fox, a professor at Loyola University Chicago who studies bullying and other workplace issues.
Civility in the Workplace blog (3/25/09) says that much of the anger in companies has to do with a feeling that money has been mismanaged and they are entitled to bonuses or higher pay. Often a boss or co-workers you have to frequently interact with have a style that is dissimilar to your own. But whatever the cause of your upset, don’t be fooled that you won’t respond inappropriately at times. And since neither “push” nor “shove” makes you feel or look your best, here’s a few self-control strategies I’ve found to be useful:
