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 Employees often long for a different atmosphere after a long shift from work. This is evident as one employee shared, “Tuloy-tuloy ang trabaho namin kaya importante na meron kaming matatambayan pagkatapos.” This shows how important it is to have resting spaces outside the workplace. Based on the Ways to Manage Stress under the topic of Stress Management, rest is essential for re-energizing and coping with the demands of work. It also helps with recovery and contributes to overall well-being. However, rest is not just about having time to relax; it also requires appropriate resources, such as comfortable spaces that allow employees to recover physically and mentally after long hours of work.

Simple gestures and acts of kindness goes a long way especially on a tiring day at work. For some employees, positive customer feedback serves as a powerful source of motivation. “Nakakagana magtrabaho kapag ‘yung mga customer e pinupuri ako o kaya naman nagpapasalamat,” one of the respondents shared. These gestures of appreciation boost employees’ emotions and create a sense of pride in their work, motivating them to perform better. This connects to the concept of psychological needs in Motivation, where positive feedback triggers motivation and enhances behavior. It not only improves productivity but also helps reduce stress and exhaustion, contributing to employees’ overall well-being.