I am behind on project reporting at work. And I know this doesn’t sound like a big deal but I’ve been behind for awhile and I keep getting more and more behind.
I keep thinking that things will slow down and I’ll have time to catch up, but it hasn’t happened. And it has really started to weigh me down. I feel like I’m not getting the work I need to get down. I don’t feel productive. I feel like I’m failing at my job. Something needs to change.
So last week I sat down with my supervisor to discuss this. I explained my situation and proposed the supports that I would need to get caught up. She was willing to implement some of the supports needed but also wanted to implement a timeline within which I would get completely caught up.
And this week, with the supports in place and the looming deadline, I was able to complete 4 project reports and feel much better about the work that I’m doing.
I’ve always been someone who thought I could do it all alone but I’m realizing now that sometimes I need help too. I don’t like asking for help and it took until I felt like I breaking to ask but it worked.
What if I was kinder to myself? What if I asked for help before I was at a breaking point? What if I realized that I didn’t have to do it all alone? I’m a fierce independent and I love that I can do it alone but sometimes its better if I do it with others. Sometimes its better when I ask for help. Sometimes people want to help me but I push them away.
If you’re a fierce independent too maybe it’s time to ask: What would happen if you were kinder to yourself?
If you’re like me, it’s not an easy but it is better. Try it out.
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This week my article is short because I’m working on something big for next week. Friday August 5th, along with the newsletter, I’ll be launching my first episode of a podcast! I’m really excited about the guest I’m chatting with and where our conversation will go. I don’t have a title for the podcast yet so if you have any ideas – shoot me an email at bryn.bamber@gmail.com!
Also in August I’m launching a new and improved version of the Courage Compass online workshop. See the flyer below or check out more details on the website!!
Thanks,
Bryn
