The mental judo known as "cognitive reappraisal"—minimizing the emotional impact of bad situations—can be good for the soul but bad for the firm
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The benefits of “cognitive reappraisal”—the widely used self-help strategy of reframing distressing situations to move past the negative emotions they engender—are well established.
Studies have shown that when employees use reappraisal techniques, they are more satisfied with their jobs and are less susceptible to stress and burnout. The research also links reappraisal to higher employee performance.
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