Wow, I never thought of it like this. Understanding the science behind it and that it's normal, makes it less like a negative aspect of who I am. I think I have to train myself embrace it rather than shut it out.
As much as I empathise with the fact that women cry more because of hormonal changes. I believe keeping professional separate from personal is important. What if crying in the wrong room or in front of the wrong person leads to a professional loss?
Mohsin, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wanted to highlight that crying is largely a physiological response, and we should question assumptions that someone who gets emotional at work is unprofessional. For example, I could get teary-eyed about someone I have worked with for a long time who is retiring, or even when expressing joy and pride in my team for a big accomplishment or win. Another personal example: I worked at IKEA for 12 years, made many long-time friends, and leaving the company was very emotional. I also think many people have different expectations about bringing their lives more fully with them to work- whether it's a moment of joy or sorry, tears may be part of how someone processes strong emotions. The opportunity is to see those tears without judgment. Thanks again for being part of the conversation!
Wow, I never thought of it like this. Understanding the science behind it and that it's normal, makes it less like a negative aspect of who I am. I think I have to train myself embrace it rather than shut it out.
Jazakillahu khairan
So happy to hear this.
As much as I empathise with the fact that women cry more because of hormonal changes. I believe keeping professional separate from personal is important. What if crying in the wrong room or in front of the wrong person leads to a professional loss?
Mohsin, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wanted to highlight that crying is largely a physiological response, and we should question assumptions that someone who gets emotional at work is unprofessional. For example, I could get teary-eyed about someone I have worked with for a long time who is retiring, or even when expressing joy and pride in my team for a big accomplishment or win. Another personal example: I worked at IKEA for 12 years, made many long-time friends, and leaving the company was very emotional. I also think many people have different expectations about bringing their lives more fully with them to work- whether it's a moment of joy or sorry, tears may be part of how someone processes strong emotions. The opportunity is to see those tears without judgment. Thanks again for being part of the conversation!
Great response and thank you for explaining in detail. This helped a lot!