Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Focusing on what's important


Monday is almost over, then it's Tuesday, Wednesday...and you know the drill. As I have written before, I started a new job a few weeks back. The first two weeks I was in Kansas City, training with the people I'll be working with, then last week was my first week on my own at home. Now I am into my second week and today was a rough day. I know that I can be a perfectionist, so It is hard for me not to know everything now and be able to have all the answers NOW. I'm trying to be very patient, but when it comes to servicing my clients I want to know everything there is to know and have all supporting information readily available. I'm not there yet, the team is not there yet. I am trying not to let it get me down, I know we will get there. I will get there.... just trying to be patient and hope my clients can be too. The good news is I am more calm, more at peace with myself this go around. I'm not as hard on myself as I used to be, this past year of discovery has shown me (reminded me) that there are more important things in life than a job. (I tend to throw myself at whatever I'm doing the most... pride in my work and my reputation are huge factors!) But I'm learning that I don't need to take everything personally and I don't need to worry so much. So there's progress! Wish me luck with my learning and patience, tomorrow is Tuesday... and I'll keep reminding myself it will be day 2 in week 2.

This is just a quick snapshot of what happens to be on my refrigerator right now. My husband, my children, my family, my friends, my animals, music, art, laughing, and being around those I love... that is what is important! All this other stuff... it can wait.


This picture is of me and my good friend Carl. This picture was taken a couple weeks ago while at a drum circle. We were enjoying the music, the company, the amazing energy, laughing and having a wonderful time. I love this picture of the two of us. That is what life is all about. Love & Laughter.

Love & Peace,

Kim

2 comments:

amelia said...

hey friend, I am glad to see you keeping it in perspective- a new job can easily become overwhelming- all you can do is your best in the moment- you are such a doll I cannot imagine your clients being anything other than patient with you!

Kim said...

Thank you Amelia! :)