Busy Bragging - A New Toxic Trait Affecting Workplace
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At the workplace, where deadlines are tight and expectations high, stress is inevitable
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For some, stress is just a byproduct of their professional life - a badge of honour
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This phenomenon, referred to as stress-bragging or busy-bragging, involves individuals flaunting their overloaded schedules as a testament to their dedication and importance
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Recent research reveals that this behaviour might be more damaging than beneficial
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The study found that employees who frequently boast about their stress levels are perceived as less competent and less likeable by their colleagues
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The research aimed to explore the effects of stress-bragging in the workplace
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"This is a behaviour we've all seen, and we all might be guilty of at some point," says researchers Jessica Rodell
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"People are harming themselves by doing this thing they think is going to make them look better to their colleagues," she says
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The study noted a crucial distinction between genuine stress and performative anxiety
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Employees who authentically experience and express stress are perceived more sympathetically and even seen as more competent
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