I’m here to tell you, that you won’t always love where you work, or who you work with. And when you come face to face with environments where you have to battle, sometimes you end up losing who you are.
In the words of Caroline A. Wanga, when that starts to happen, “You don’t change who you are, you change where you are.”
Here’s the recipe for rediscovering yourself in the workplace.
Recipe for Rediscovering Yourself in the Workplace
Ingredients:
👩🍳 1 cup of Acknowledgment of Feelings
👩🍳 2 tablespoons of Seeking Support
👩🍳 1 teaspoon of Reflecting on Values and Goals
👩🍳 A handful of Exploring Your Interests
👩🍳 Pinch of Setting Boundaries
Instructions:
- Preheat your mental oven to self-awareness mode.
- Begin by acknowledging your feelings. Sprinkle in a cup of acceptance and allow yourself to marinate in emotions without judgment. Common emotions include: feeling lost, angry, hurt, or confused due to a toxic work environment, embrace it all.
- Next, add two tablespoons of seeking support. Mix in trusted friends, family members, and a therapist. Stir well until emotions are fully aired out, and you’re left with a comforting blend of empathy and understanding.
- In a separate bowl, take a teaspoon of time to reflect on your values and goals. Whisk vigorously until you have a smooth consistency of clarity. What truly matters to you? What kind of work environment brings out your best flavors? Let these insights simmer gently.
- Now, sprinkle in a handful of exploring your interests. Toss in new hobbies or activities that tickle your taste buds. Whether it’s painting, cooking, or salsa dancing, let your curiosity be your guide as you uncover hidden flavors of joy and fulfillment.
- Finally, add a pinch of setting boundaries. Stir in clear limits on your time and energy at work.
- Add a dash of spice to taste: Assertively communicate your needs.
- Bake in the oven of life until you emerge refreshed and revitalized, ready to savor the flavors of a workplace where you truly belong.
- Serve with a side of confidence and a sprinkle of resilience. And don’t forget the lessons learned from past experiences because they add depth to your newfound recipe for success.
- Enjoy your journey of rediscovery!
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