Releasing Tension
There are many acceptable ways a person can release inner tension due to frustrations. Here are a few.
| On the Job | Off the Job |
|---|---|
| Take a walk | Prepare an exotic meal |
| Talk things over with a third party | Clean out the garage |
| Do some disagreeable paperwork | Play golf or go running |
Sometimes just by doing something physical we release inner tensions, and no one is hurt. It is usually more difficult to find acceptable ways to release inner tensions on the job than it is off the job.
If a worker became frustrated on the job and picked a fight with a fellow worker, he (or she) would demonstrate an unacceptable release of aggression. If, on the other hand, he walked away and slammed a door where nobody could hear it, he would be releasing ...
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