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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): IJCP, Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025): April-July Period

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Therapy on Reducing Stress and Fatigue among Career Women

Yusof, Norizan Binti (Unknown)
Mansor, Mardiana (Unknown)
Hasyim, Haslinda (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2025

Abstract

Background: Working women frequently encounter high stress levels due to the combined demands of professional duties and household responsibilities. Emotional fatigue, often underestimated, plays a critical role in reducing well-being and workplace productivity. Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in reducing fatigue and alleviating stress among working women. Method: A qualitative case study was conducted with five professional women who also manage domestic roles. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations during a series of mindfulness sessions. Result: Fatigue was found to stem not only from workplace demands but also from emotional strain at home. Participants who felt unappreciated, described as experiencing a hypo emotional tank, tended to carry negative emotions into their work, increasing stress and lowering performance. After mindfulness practice, most participants reported improved emotional balance, enhanced self-worth, and noticeable reductions in fatigue and stress. Conclusion: Mindfulness practices help working women manage stress and fatigue by fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience. Contribution: This study offers insights into the emotional burdens faced by working women and supports mindfulness as an effective intervention for improving psychological well-being and job performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcp

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) (Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as ...