By Heather Havrilesky — 2018
Recently, after years of being afraid to confront this reality, I accepted that I want to be a writer.
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Emotional labor is a paid chore, not a household chore.
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Much like the struggle to recognize the economic contributions of childcare for stay-at-home parents, there could be a similar gap in the working world. The definition of emotional labor being used here is that of unpaid, invisible work.
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The “do it all myself” mentality is praised by society as a strong work ethic and tenacious independence. But it’s actually a habit born from trauma and feeling unworthy.
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Why is it that “ah ha” moments only seem to creep up on us when we aren’t looking for them? For many of us, this is a real challenge as finding creative solutions to today’s problems is so important not only in our work but in all aspects of our lives.
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When we feel like we belong, we experience meaning, life satisfaction, physical health and psychological stability. When we feel excluded, physical pain and a wide range of psychological ailments result.
Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement.