From the course: Building Emotional Intelligence for Service Workers
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Recharge after emotionally draining shifts
From the course: Building Emotional Intelligence for Service Workers
Recharge after emotionally draining shifts
A good recharge today makes tomorrow's shift way easier. Ever walk out of work feeling totally drained? Even if you barely moved? Yeah. That's emotional labor. Service jobs are intense. You deal with people's emotions all day. Sometimes anger, sometimes stress. And that energy sticks if you don't release it. That's why post-shift recovery isn't optional. It's the key to doing service jobs long term. And I'm not talking about collapsing after work onto the couch to binge a show. I'm talking about intentionally recharging. So it's time that you get serious about creating a post-shift routine that helps you recharge. A quiet drive with music or a few minutes of deep breathing. You could try talking to a friend, journaling about your day, or taking a hot shower. Whatever you choose, make sure it helps you put the day behind you. You will emotionally burn out if you never get a chance to recharge. You want to be intentional about it, and you also want to build a habit out of it. Emotional…
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