Doing something you hate can be a daunting task, and research suggests that it can have significant negative impacts on mental health and well-being. According to Dr. Emma Seppälä, the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, “When we dislike something, we experience negative emotions such as boredom, frustration, anger, and disgust. These emotions can be harmful to our mental health, contributing to feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.”
Dr. Seppälä’s findings are supported by a study conducted by the University of Warwick, which found that job dissatisfaction can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. The study’s lead author, Dr. Chris Boyce, stated that “We consistently find that job satisfaction is positively correlated with both mental and physical health, while job dissatisfaction is correlated with poor mental health.”
Dr. Seppälä emphasizes the importance of finding joy in our daily activities, stating that “Research shows that when we enjoy what we do, we are more productive, creative, and motivated.” This can involve finding new perspectives in which we look at the daily tasks.
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