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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Help Hurts: The Hidden Cost of Unhelpful Support at Work

We tend to think of support at work as always helpful. Advice. Guidance. A quick assist when things get tough. But research shows some kinds of support quietly do more harm than good. Certain forms of workplace support don't restore energy or build trust-they drain it. And over time, they can erode engagement and fuel burnout. Five kinds of unhelpful workplace social support: Imposing support shows up as unsolicited guidance. Advice you didn't ask for. Direction you weren't ready to receive.
Mental health
fromScienceAlert
4 weeks ago

5 Easy Tips to Have a Great Day at Work, From a Workplace Psychologist

Workplace days improve when colleagues support autonomy, competence, and connection through brief help, recognition of small wins, and freedom in how tasks are done.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

2 Ways to Shield Your Relationship from the Silent Treatment

Silent treatment is a manipulative, punitive behavior that controls and punishes a partner and threatens belonging, self-esteem, control, and meaningful existence.
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