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What all, and how much do you take home from your job? || Acharya Prashant (2019)
Breaking Free
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1 year ago
Workplace Culture
Emotional Management
Toxic Organizations
Dehumanization
Self-Worth
Spirituality
Mental Health
Professionalism
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the common struggle of managing emotions in the workplace, clarifying that organizations do not discourage all emotions, but specifically those that conflict with organizational goals. While enthusiasm and loyalty are welcomed, emotions reflecting depression, anxiety, or the desire to escape are suppressed. He argues that when employees feel the need to hide their true feelings, it is often because their work is soul-sapping or nonsensical. Instead of focusing on how to suppress these symptoms, he urges individuals to examine the nature of their jobs and the cost they pay for remaining in toxic environments.