We all tend to carry “baggage” to work with us — emotions and reactions rooted in other dimensions of our lives. Much of the time, the behaviors and responses we carry from setting to setting and person to person are subtle enough that we might not even recognize what we're doing. Knowing that this is how the human mind functions helps you to break free from unproductive and sometimes inappropriate patterns. It's important to learn to recognize your own patterns of behavior, identify what triggers them, and use them appropriately in the setting of the workplace.