Today was a day full of getting things done. I've written about this before. I've learned the lesson many times - I will feel better if I get in action mode and get things done, instead of settling into feeling that there's too much to do.
I'm continuing to write a list each day at work of the things I do, and I've figured out a way that works for me to efficiently keep track of things that need some action so I can get them on the "done" list. I'm thinking about putting that daily "done" list online so that the people who work in my division can see it, as an example of focusing on accomplishment, and being transparent and accountable.
There's a deeper lesson here as well - the lesson that my emotional state is a product of how I choose to perceive and respond to the world, and isn't dictated by the events themselves. Sometimes those choices don't appear to be choices - they are unconscious reactions to things based on past conditioning.
When I feel that I have no choice - that's when I need to step back and think about what is really going on - and why I am reacting the way I am. Sometimes that will create enough space that I can make a different choice. Other times I'm just stuck there - for the time being. There will be another chance to try again, because it seems that life particularly enjoys leading you back to those sticky places.
If you do this, I will be very curious to hear about any responses (or lack thereof) from your co-workers. I'm of two minds -- transparency/accountability/setting an example -- positive; possibility of unexpected consequences in the way people react -- negative. I think it would be a brave experiment; maybe phrasing it as a trial to see if it is helpful to you and others would help set it up for success. You seem to have a highly developed sense of how to navigate these things, so probably however you are thinking of doing it, it will work for you.
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