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233. Surviving a toxic workplace

2024/9/24
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Jemma: 本期节目讨论了有毒工作环境对员工心理健康的影响，包括倦怠、自我价值感下降以及对未来就业的长期影响。Jemma分享了她自己以及听众的经历，并提供了应对有毒工作环境的策略，例如：关注自身掌控范围内的事情，在工作以外寻找价值和乐趣；学会‘按工资行事’，不要为不值得的额外工作付出努力；在工作中感到不被认可时，要学会自我肯定和自我奖励；制定一个离开有毒工作环境的计划，并积极为之努力。此外，Jemma还讨论了从有毒工作环境中恢复的方法，包括寻求他人支持，确认自身经历的有效性，以及重新思考自身对工作的价值观和期望，并重新调整工作与生活的平衡。 Jemma: 在节目中，Jemma还详细阐述了倦怠的成因和发展阶段，以及有毒的工作环境如何导致持续的倦怠循环。她强调，有毒的工作环境会对员工的身心健康造成严重损害，甚至可能导致创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）。Jemma鼓励听众在面对有毒的工作环境时，要重视自身的心理健康，并积极寻求帮助和支持。

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A toxic workplace can significantly impact mental well-being, especially considering that we spend a large portion of our lives working. It's crucial to address the psychological effects of such environments and explore ways to survive and thrive afterward.
  • We spend about one-third of our waking lives at work.
  • Toxic work environments can lead to decreased confidence, imposter syndrome, and chronic burnout.
  • It's important to recognize the signs of a toxic workplace and take steps to protect your mental health.

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Work makes up a large component of our lives. It's estimated that 1/3 of our waking lives will be spent working, so when that environment is toxic or harmful, it takes it's toll. Especially in our 20s, a toxic workplace can be quite a negative, formative experience and leave us with poor confidence, imposter syndrome and chronic burnout. In today's episode we discuss the psychological impact of bad jobs, including: 

  • The burnout cycle
  • Psychological enmeshment with a workplace
  • Long term impact on self esteem and future employment 
  • Tips for surviving a toxic workplace
  • Tips on how to thrive afterwards, despite the trauma

 

I also share my own lived experience with a toxic workplace and what I wish I'd known before. Listen now! 

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