So, should you adopt a work persona?

Writing for Forbes, Rex says “the answer to this dilemma is learning to leverage range. That is, bringing out the aspects of your personality that are most useful at the right moments.

“For example, you might use humour to diffuse tense situations. You can share your point of view when someone stomps on cherished values. Or assume a beginner’s mindset when you realise you don’t have all the answers.”

Spencer agrees, adding: “As humans we are always made to believe that our emotions can set us back in the big world of work, but the reality is that vulnerability shows true strength.

“And, with this welcomed shift in society’s attitude to mental health, stigmas are more understood and acceptance for wellbeing within the workplace is prioritised, paving the way for a better environment for our futures within our home life and our work life.”

Perhaps the easiest solution, then, is for us all to tune into our core values. Because, as Rex notes, “the clearer you see your own values, the better you can apply them to choose your behaviour in any situation.”

Should you adopt a persona at work? A psychologist explains how it can impact your career