Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson How to Deal with Emotions in the Workplace with Liz Fosslien
Dec 9, 2019
In this enlightening discussion, Liz Fosslien, Head of Content at Humu and co-author of 'No Hard Feelings,' unpacks the emotional complexities of the modern workplace. She reveals how over-identifying with work can lead to burnout and advocates for cultivating balance in life. Liz emphasizes the importance of psychological safety for fostering open communication and shared dissent. She also sheds light on the significance of setting healthy boundaries and accepting emotional fluctuations, giving voice to the often ignored human side of professional life.
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Burnout Sparked A Career Shift
- Liz Fosslien left a consulting job after burning out from suppressing emotions and doing unfulfilling quantitative work.
- That experience sparked her interest in how emotions shape career choices and workplace wellbeing.
Care About Life, Not Only Work
- Care less about work in the sense of protecting your life outside of work and setting boundaries.
- Prioritize rest, relationships, and activities that create an 'emotional flak jacket' against setbacks.
Protect Weekends With Email Habits
- Managers should stop sending emails on weekends and schedule messages to land Monday mornings.
- If you're not a manager, set expectations by not responding after hours and model healthy boundaries.
