Transparent you

You know I believe in absolute transparency. But I also appreciate discretion and appropriate place and time for feelings. In talking to many recently, it seems they have forgotten to have their own personal feelings. Especially when dealing with high stress situations at work. 

Remember the ‘personal you’ feelings are valid. Have them fully, let them in. Understand their reality. Shoving them away makes them only come back later (with added layers). 

Then chose how to respond as the professional you, knowing the deeper layers are there. The problem with not doing this can mean you respond with an undertone or sub text that isn’t helpful, this can be confusing and just damn right hurtful for you and potentially others. 

This is the time to dig deeper into your own reactions and validate them. They are there anyway. So tap in and communicate cleanly.