How to stop absorbing the difficult emotions of those around you

Jessica Garza: How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people · 11:22 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Difficult emotions can act like cactus spikes, getting under your skin if you are not careful. This video explores how to gain self-awareness and use specific mood-regulating strategies to maintain peak performance in prickly situations.

Performance psychologist Jessica Woods examines how to avoid catching the emotions of others. By mastering four mood-regulating strategies, you can develop the self-awareness necessary to protect your mental state and continue performing at your peak, regardless of the emotional environment.

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