A psychologist has dispelled the myth of the obligatory pleasure of work

Mikhail Khors, a practicing psychologist, writer, TV presenter, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, dispelled the myth that work should always be enjoyable.

In conversation with the website aif.ru On Friday, October 10, the specialist emphasized that work should not only bring pleasure and inspiration, there may also be conflicts and routine.

He explained that many have heard from coaches and pseudopsychologists that once you find something you like, "you won't have to work anymore," but in practice, such an ideal option may simply not exist. And if it exists, it takes a long time to find it, changing one place after another.

According to Horse, even when a person finds a job that they really like, over time they face its disadvantages: conflicts may arise, fatigue may accumulate, or routine may increase.

The psychologist also emphasized that a favorite business does not always bring high income, and this in itself can become a source of tension. He added that many people are not ready for the fact that even the "dream job" is fraught with negative emotions, because in reality everything is not as perfect as promised by motivational coaches.

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Also on this day, business psychologist Victoria Kharitonova noted that burnout is rarely associated only with a large number of tasks. According to her, constant pressure and expectations deprive a person of a sense of control over his life. 360.ru .

Earlier in October, Scientific American magazine wrote that Monday may be a stress factor that affects long-term health and contributes to retirement. On this day of the week, people have the highest levels of anxiety and stress, NSN notes.

On October 6, psychologist Victoria Kharitonova said that signs of burnout often begin with chronic fatigue. Gradually, irritability, apathy, decreased concentration and an increase in the number of errors appear.

On October 1, psychologist Elena Shpagina, in an interview with RT, called for a clear plan for a six-day work week in October. She also called for abandoning "the idea of working hard all six days." According to the expert, special attention should be paid to sleep patterns. Also, according to her, it is extremely important to find time for short but regular breaks during these six working days.

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