Being able to manage your own emotions day-by-day, hour-by-hour, and even minute-by-minute, when you are busy at work and in a highly pressurized environment, takes a high level of emotional self-management, as much stress and misery arise when you lack the ability to self-manage your own emotions. We can see below the major consequences of lacking self-regulation:

• When the levels of stress are significant, you may find it hard to rise above the pressures of your role or job and become tense, hassled, or exasperated. This can lead to health problems so you may be more likely to need to take time away from work. You are also less likely to be an employer or supplier of choice, as your stress can be passed on to others. This may mean you find it harder to attract or retain good staff or you may put off potential clients or customers.
• When you are unable to self-manage your emotions you may get caught up in the negative things that happen in your day at work, and at home, and not be able to see the good things. Thus, you may be negative, critical, and miserable. No one likes working for miserable leaders, employers, or managers. This may lead to an increase in staff turnover, a demoralized workforce, or a reduction in your client base.
• People may avoid you when you lack emotional self-regulation, thus making it harder for you to know what is happening. You may be excluded from invitations to meet people, and then have to work harder to gain the co-operation of people upon whom you depend. These could be stakeholders, colleagues, customers, employees, or suppliers.
• People may not like you or you may not like yourself. Thus, you are more likely to be involved in a conflict, or make a fool of yourself by throwing a tantrum in front of your employees or children, or by being negative to co-workers, clients, or family members. You may be lonely or feel empty inside and seek comfort in drugs, alcohol, or over-eating. You may get sick.