Emotional Labor: Are You Working Double Time?

Emotional labor is managing your emotions to complete the job at hand. This is illustrated by expressing or suppressing emotion that doesn’t meet the internal emotion. Seen across many sectors, some of the most common professional roles this is depicted in are law, social work, education, customer services, childcare, and advocacy. Emotional labor is tiring and, over time, taxing, sometimes leading to stress and diminished well-being.
Together, let’s lighten your load.