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2024

RESENTMENT: THE MOST EXPENSIVE WORD IN THE WORKPLACE

What exactly is resentment?

Picture a jar. Every time someone wrongs you, every slight, every disappointment – you toss a pebble in. Over time, that jar gets so heavy you can barely carry it. That's resentment. 

It's a toxic mix of emotions all tied to feeling unfairly treated. The key thing is, you likely didn't speak up about it at the time it first happened. Now, you can't shake the feeling, and it bleeds into situations that have nothing to do with the original hurt.

Resentment rears its ugly head anywhere there are humans in relationships. It leads to conflict, decrease in productivity, and mistrust, among other unsavory outcomes. But with awareness and a framework for conversation, successfully managing resentment is straightforward (yet admittedly not always easy).

Interested in a life based on better, not bitter? Change starts with knowing yourself and the brain patterns that show up to sabotage you. This 5-minute assessment will show you what's getting in your way.

Read on for some more solutions…

MANAGING ANGER, RESENTMENT AND FRUSTRATION ON YOUR TEAM

Writing for the Harvard Business Review, executive coach Nihar Chhaya notes, "Many studies show that among all of life’s pressures, job stress is by far the most significant source. In addition, recent research from Gallup reported that daily rates of anger, stress, worry, and sadness among American workers have risen over the past decade."

 Read the HBR article here.

For a "how to" manual of how this might work in practice, hit reply and ask me for the white paper "Emotional Intelligence at Work."

BRENE BROWN ON RESENTMENT

Brene Brown has an entirely different take on resentment. Listen to what she says here. 

How do you experience resentment at home or at work? Hit reply and let me know what's true for you. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

In February, I presented Living Your Values to a live audience at ChillOut in Fargo, ND.

This 3-hour values excavation showed participants how to unearth unconscious values that drive our lives.

On Saturday, April 27th at 12pm ET, I'll lead an online version of the workshop.

We'll ditch the scripts, the masks, and the "shoulds." We'll explore the mind and listen to the body's wisdom. Together, we'll uncover the 7 core values that define you, the ones that make your heart sing.

The world whispers "shoulds" in your ear. Society tells you what success looks like. But somewhere along the way, you lost track of your song. The one your soul hums, the one that makes you come alive. Come find it again.

Click here to register for the Living Your Values workshop.

Until May,

Warmly,

Jen

PS: What makes you feel resentful right now? A simple practice may help. Let's explore....no cost, no obligation.  Find time on my schedule here.