• Apr 19, 2021
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Covid-19 changed the way we talk about emotions at work Quartz 12/29/2020 © Provided by Quartz a sad-looking white dog lying on ground
One of my favorite things about work used to be that it gave me a chance to compartmentalize. If I was having a bad morning at home, I’d feel my mood lighten as I walked into the office. My worries over the future of a romantic relationship or the size of my checking account would fade as I turned my focus to work, which while potentially stressful itself seemed less existentially overwhelming by comparison.
But as the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to remote work in 2020 eroded the physical barriers between our personal and professional lives, many of us also experienced the erosion of our workplace-appropriate positive attitudes and stiff upper lips. During this uniquely horrible year, I’ve opened up to my manager and colleagues as never before. Together we’ve shared worries over medical issues and our families’ health, teare