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Lee Nguyen's avatar

This resonated with me deeply. I guess I'm what they call a "people pleaser," and this is the main reason I'm struggling at the workplace. I avoid conflicts at all costs and can't say no when people ask me to do something, even if I feel uncomfortable. I want to leave a good impression and hope that people don't think of me as a negative person. As a result, I feel exhausted most of the time and start to question my decisions. Your article sheds some light on my situation; I didn't know emotional agility was a thing until now.

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Nida Malik's avatar

I actually came to reflect on the line which someone already has mentioned in the comments ‘ Emotions are not obstacles. They are allies in navigating the complexities of our lives.’ This is so true and one totally forgets this. We tend to get so much validation from working too much or hard without realising that you are not being productive at work or in your personal life. This piece is a good reminder about dealing with emotions. I loved it. Curious to know How and when did you realise that you were miserable at work? And you needed to show compassion? Any tips on that?

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