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How Bad Moods are Contagious in the Workplace
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10:58 - 20:24 (09:26)

According to a study conducted by scientists at Oxford and Birmingham universities, bad moods are more infectious than good ones, and the negative energy tends to stay trapped in a "snow globe." Another study by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that 69% of people believe managers have the greatest impact on their mental health, sometimes having the same level of impact as their partner or spouse at home.

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The speaker explains how visualizing negative energy in the form of a snow globe can help protect yourself from the negativity of others, such as angry colleagues or strangers in busy environments.
10:58 - 14:11 (03:12)
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Negative Energy
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The speaker explains how visualizing negative energy in the form of a snow globe can help protect yourself from the negativity of others, such as angry colleagues or strangers in busy environments.

Chapter
How Bad Moods are Contagious in the Workplace
Episode
How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
A study by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that 69% of people believe their managers have the same impact on their mental health as their partner or spouse.
14:11 - 18:29 (04:18)
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Mental Health
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A study by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that 69% of people believe their managers have the same impact on their mental health as their partner or spouse. Additionally, research from Oxford and Birmingham universities suggests that negative moods are not only contagious, but more so than positive moods due to the brain's mirror neurons.

Chapter
How Bad Moods are Contagious in the Workplace
Episode
How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Learn how to respond to disrespectful behavior from colleagues at work in a calm and collected manner by setting boundaries and documentation.
18:29 - 20:24 (01:55)
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Workplace Relationships
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Learn how to respond to disrespectful behavior from colleagues at work in a calm and collected manner by setting boundaries and documentation. If behavior persists, don't hesitate to go to HR for assistance.

Chapter
How Bad Moods are Contagious in the Workplace
Episode
How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast