Shouldn’t You Be Used to That By Now? Human feelings + Workplace Loss

If you work in an industry where loss is all around you, do you ever get used to it? Should you get used to it? Is there any way TO get used to it? With questions from a fitness instructor that lead us into discussions about emotions and boundaries and the risks of being human in the workplace - if you’ve ever wondered if you should be better at turning off the pain around you, this one’s for you. 

PS: if you’ve got friends or family working in tough professions (including the fitness industry!), be sure to tune in for an inside look at what it’s like to work in a loss-filled job. 

Want your questions answered on the show? To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co

In this episode we cover: 

Emotional numbness on the job: if you see loss all the time, shouldn’t you be used to it by now?  Why shaming your colleagues for NOT being numb to loss is maybe not the best way to build community How working in the fitness industry actually exposes you to a lot of loss Standard responses for emotional-relational judgment, aka: one liners to shut down the haters Excellent workplace boundaries: what to do when your clients lives affect you & you need to both keep it together and show your compassion

Questions to Carry with you:

A sneakily simple-seeming reflection question about emotions in the workplace

Additional resources

Does your workplace need help dealing with loss? If humans are part of the workforce, then grief is ALSO part of your workforce. Skillfully navigating workplace grief can be daunting. Megan can help! Visit megandevine.co and drop us a note. From employees returning from bereavement leave to on-the-job grief and loss, we can help you figure out how to communicate, advocate, and still get work done that needs to be done. 

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