$1.$ Think about an event, or work experience, where you were satisfied or unsatisfied $($or committed or not committed$)$ in the workplace. What led you to your feelings of satisfaction and commitment, or lack thereof, in that moment? What was the outcome? What concepts from the readings apply to these feelings?

Recalling a specific chapter from my professional journey, I think back to my time at a Hispanic media representation firm. Unfortunately, the connection between my manager and me wasn't ideal, and it seemed to stem from diversity$-$related issues. Those initial months were pretty tough, with my manager making things really challenging. Sadly, this work environment took a toll on my overall well$-$being, triggering health issues as discussed in "Developing emotional regulation skills in the workplace." It brought about sleepless nights, heightened anxiety, and bouts of depression. As you might expect, these personal struggles spilled over into my professional life, impacting my job performance during that difficult period.