It was a really busy day today. I feel like I really earned my pay today. I did some problem solving. I did some training. I made some decisions. I did some investigation work. I attended two long meetings. And I did the paperwork. I even was instrumental in correcting some issues that came up. I did my job and I did it well.
While it was a good day, I was busy the whole day and I am beat now. I figured out why this week has been so stressful. My boss being out of town never was that much of a hardship. Even having both him and one of the supervisors out hasn't been a big deal before.
But this week, we had corporate mandated training. Which took up a great deal of one of my days. We had a new equipment install. Which called me away from my desk several times each day. And on top of all that we are making the transition from one chemical company to another one. It has been a very full and busy week.
The next chapter in the book is pretty important. Chapter 15 is "Be the First One to Act Loving or Reach Out". Life is too short to hold grudges.The author points out when we hold onto anger we turn small stuff into big stuff. We start to believe that our side was much more important or that we are totally in the right. Then our position/side is more important than our happiness. It boils down to would you rather be right or happy.
I had two Uncles who had been in business together. there was a falling out and for years they didn't talk to each other. There children didn't know each other because of the falling out. One of my aunts' sons was getting married and he invited both uncles. They both showed up. After years and years, I mean like 40 or 50 years, they decided they could be in the same place. I don't know if they ever truly buried the hatchet but it did allow for the family to have a reunion and the cousins to get to know each other.
Currently I have an employee who is upset with me. I am continuing to reach out and be supportive. I will at least know that I did my best for her. Even if she doesn't ever come around. I have kept the door to communication and friendship open. And that is definitely a lot less stressful.
After all we can only control our actions. If our actions help us to not have regrets that will help reduce guilt and therefore stress in the long run.
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