We live in a culture that often preaches avoidance of all things uncomfortable, but that’s almost always guaranteed to make things worse. Compassion and empathy fatigue are no different. Instead of closing yourself off when you’re on the brink of compassion fatigue, see if you can focus on strengthening your emotion regulation muscles.
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Susan David
Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.
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