1How to Not Be Swayed by Negative Emotions

Stress Makes the Heart Weaker

Reisa was emotionally unstable because stress piled up from being in an unfamiliar workplace and from her interpersonal relationships. This kind of dynamic is commonly seen during job changes or after transferring to a new job, but motivation can also drop when things turn out differently from what was imagined.

When coming face to face with problems or failures, you are more likely to feel depressed. If the emotional stress becomes chronic, your heart will weaken.

However, trying to get rid of all stress is not realistic. Work‐related problems such as being unable to get used to superiors or coworkers, having too much work, and not having time to yourself because you can't get home early are not problems that you can resolve yourself.

It's important to note that stress is not the only reason behind negative psychological states such as feeling annoyed, not having motivation, or not having confidence. Stress from work is just a trigger. Your way of perceiving what happens around you and how you understand events in your life can also contribute to negative psychological states. It is important to identify bad habits of thinking and modify them to help you become more resilient.

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