A work situation struck a nerve with me today and brought back a common, negative emotion I faced as a Caregiver all the time called, “It’s always something.” My work day actually started off pretty good. I had meetings with a team I just started to work with down in their offices, and, as nervous as I was to lead the sessions, I felt the meetings went well. Then I got an email about another team that was looking for me, feeling neglected, and needed some support. Just when I thought things were under control, another area went to crap. Can you relate?
As a Caregiver, I have hundreds of such stories, that just when things seemed to be going in the right direction, and I could almost relax (can never actually relax!), something would happen. Pull the rug out from underneath me. Poof! I would land on my butt. Start over. Try something new.
The only way to deal with “It’s Always Something Syndrome” is to make a promise to yourself to do one thing at a time, not get overwhelmed. Stay flexible and light on your feet, ready to react and mobilize the best you can, as quick as you can. Trust yourself to make good decisions. Remind yourself that you are enough and can handle whatever curve ball life throws your way.
It sounds trite and has been said millions of times, but you cannot control life, you can control your reaction to it. Stay positive and look for the silver lining in whatever comes your way. Yes, there is always something, but you know, sometimes that “something” isn’t a bad thing. It’s a good something.
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