The Hardest Part
We are all experiencing change right now. Maybe its at the large scale like the state of our country or the political environment. Maybe your change pertains to a change in job or the change of our every day lives during a pandemic. None of us are exempt from change today.
I'm not unique, but recent change for me includes all of the above. Don't worry, I'm not going down a path at this point to discuss the hard topics and especially in light of recent events. (Look, those hard topics should be discussed, I'm just not convinced a LinkedIn article is the place for it.)
The hardest part of change has been the people. I've lost coworkers. People I used to see every day. People I confided in. People who loved on my kids. The list could go on. How do you befriend a coworker who lost their job? How do you show you care when especially now, you can't physically meet up for coffee? How do you walk so sensitively alongside their potential pain while protecting yourself against the hurt that may spew out of them (not because of you but because of the situation.)
And it continues with a new set of coworkers. I have new coworkers and so do some of my past coworkers. How do you walk the journey of learning new people, passions, quirks and expectations? When you're on the learning curve of a new job or with new systems, your energy is already compromised. Your ability to manage your emotions and live in an open space of collaboration and understanding will determine your success in this new environment.
In all of this, I've recognized and been reminded of the importance of working on one's self. Emotional Intelligence. Positive Self-Talk. Recognition of self-deprecation. These steps and actions are essential to being at peace at the end of each day. In the midst of change, peace is a refreshing experience worth pursuing.
What do you do to help manage "the story you're telling yourself" as Brene Brown says?
Executive Vice President - LeadCar Systems, Inc.
4 年Change is never easy, but if you approach it as a chance to "reset" a lot of the things you rarely get a chance to, it can be very productive and rewarding. I've known you for quite a while, if you pull from your collective experience and success, you will do great. I suspect a large number of the former co-workers you mention will too. You've got this.
Sales Manager at Burkhart Advertising
4 年Just be yourself Jaime. Your success in business, community and family life speaks for itself. I'm betting i"m not the first to suggest this. We go onward in this changing world with our internal beliefs intact. Best of luck.
Practicing retirement full-time in 2024. Challenging myself with learning, doing, reading... and napping.
4 年I still love your children! And you! From my perspective, it's simple. Reach out. Meet for Zoom coffee. Or a Zoom beer (perhaps that should be a brand....). Send a card or a note. Acknowledge a message. Everyone is going through something. Maybe it's not so bad as you may think. It's nice to sometimes just get a simple text that says "I've been thinking of you. Hope you are doing well." May you find peace, and new working relationships that fill your world with positive vibes. Cheers, my friend.