Being Human
Morning Bloggers!
So, yesterday I had a bit of a weird/bad day.
I felt like I couldn't do anything right at work. I was frazzled, my mind was thinking of everything else in the word besides work. I had to recount someone's change over and over again because I kept miscounting. I was very little help to customers who had questions because my head wasn't on straight. Then, when the store got busy, it felt like there weren't enough of me to compete with the amount of customers. I felt like an idiot yesterday. I apologized to my assistant manager like 100 times over the silliest things; I bumped into her like 10 times, I stood in her way, I even forgot her name once or twice, and I would forget things she'd say just moments after she'd told me. Ugh!
On days like those, when it feels like you just aren't there or you make silly mistakes, you start to tell yourself things like, "I'm such an idiot", "I can't do anything", and "I feel so stupid."
My biggest problem is that I tend to believe my self when I think like that. Then I start to believe that my co-workers and managers all think that about me too. Even with all the techniques I've learned and with therapy, the thoughts are still there. Loud as ever.
Really though, I know those things are not true. Yesterday was just your average, run of the mill, bad day. Everyone has them. And some days are worse than others. In times like those, we have to try to take a step back and process the situation rationally. We have to remember that just because we had a hiccup during the day it doesn't mean 1. We are bad at our job 2. We don't deserve to be there 3. We are incompetent
No, it just means that WE'RE human. And a part of being human means that we make mistakes.
Tip For Today: if you start to feel overwhelmed by an event or situation, take a step back and breathe. Remind yourself that you are only human. Stay away from demeaning yourself and saying negative things about yourself.
Try saying:
"even though I wasn't on top of my game today, I will be better tomorrow."
"Just because I felt like I couldn't do anything right, it doesn't mean that I really can't."
"Even though a customer got upset with me, it doesn't mean I'm a bad person."
No matter what the thought is, try to turn it into a more positive one.
I have faith in you guys! We can get through this together!
With Love & Support,
Anxiety Girl - xoxo
So, yesterday I had a bit of a weird/bad day.
I felt like I couldn't do anything right at work. I was frazzled, my mind was thinking of everything else in the word besides work. I had to recount someone's change over and over again because I kept miscounting. I was very little help to customers who had questions because my head wasn't on straight. Then, when the store got busy, it felt like there weren't enough of me to compete with the amount of customers. I felt like an idiot yesterday. I apologized to my assistant manager like 100 times over the silliest things; I bumped into her like 10 times, I stood in her way, I even forgot her name once or twice, and I would forget things she'd say just moments after she'd told me. Ugh!
On days like those, when it feels like you just aren't there or you make silly mistakes, you start to tell yourself things like, "I'm such an idiot", "I can't do anything", and "I feel so stupid."
My biggest problem is that I tend to believe my self when I think like that. Then I start to believe that my co-workers and managers all think that about me too. Even with all the techniques I've learned and with therapy, the thoughts are still there. Loud as ever.
Really though, I know those things are not true. Yesterday was just your average, run of the mill, bad day. Everyone has them. And some days are worse than others. In times like those, we have to try to take a step back and process the situation rationally. We have to remember that just because we had a hiccup during the day it doesn't mean 1. We are bad at our job 2. We don't deserve to be there 3. We are incompetent
No, it just means that WE'RE human. And a part of being human means that we make mistakes.
Tip For Today: if you start to feel overwhelmed by an event or situation, take a step back and breathe. Remind yourself that you are only human. Stay away from demeaning yourself and saying negative things about yourself.
Try saying:
"even though I wasn't on top of my game today, I will be better tomorrow."
"Just because I felt like I couldn't do anything right, it doesn't mean that I really can't."
"Even though a customer got upset with me, it doesn't mean I'm a bad person."
No matter what the thought is, try to turn it into a more positive one.
I have faith in you guys! We can get through this together!
With Love & Support,
Anxiety Girl - xoxo
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