It has been a week.....

9 Comments

1. Milissa JacobsMarch 9,2022 at 1:07PM UTC

   First, break something, cry, throw stuff. Get it out of your system. Then shower that off and start looking at what is different in you. If it's nothing, then see what is different in your job or your reactions to your job. Decide what can be done to change the things that are different. Make a list if you have to. If nothing can be changed then you make the big decision to either accept it or find a new job.

2. AnonymousMarch 9,2022 at 1:45PM UTC

   First off, I am sorry you sound so sad. No one should feel a sense of dread for the day. Try to begin your day with a positive spin, by asking:

   -What IS right?

   -What DOES work?

   -For what can you be grateful?

   Then, begin to assess what you want in a position/life and get clear. Use this time as your springboard to a happier place. Best of luck.

3. Patricia WilliamsMarch 9,2022 at 2:11PM UTC

   Please do not doubt yourself! Weeks like this happen! You have come through this before! Keep your past success in the front of your mind, to make future success a certainty!

4. AnonymousMarch 9,2022 at 2:13PM UTC

   I had this exact same problem. Having a good one-on-one with my boss was a great way for me to communicate how I felt and how I could handle the situation. Eventually I bowed out of the role and let someone else take it on. I took a lesser position that worked better for me. Funny enough the person that took my position eventually bowed out of the role too.

5. AnonymousMarch 9,2022 at 2:19PM UTC

   Take care of yourself.
   Maybe take a day off and go do something fun (mani/pedi, hike, sit in a coffee shop with a good book for a few hours, whatever floats your boat). It may give you a bit of perspective. I was in a few situations like this and had PTSD afterward. My bosses were toxic, so I ended up leaving the role in one situation, and then we were acquired in another and I got a new (wonderful) manager. Try to reconnect with friends who are often better than therapy (and cheaper). I find that working out often helps, too, even if it's just walking a couple of blocks or at the mall (so you get out and see people).

6. Kimberly CarterMarch 9,2022 at 2:53PM UTC

   It happens, hang in there, keep pushing toward yours goals and it'll work out. I wouldn't doubt myself if I were you especially if it's just been a week.

7. AnonymousMarch 9,2022 at 3:03PM UTC

   I can definitely relate! I am reading "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Dr. Brené Brown and there was this passage I came across recently where she talks about having a 'dig deep button', where when you feel exhausted or overwhelmed we engage this 'dig deep button' where we just essentially push through. She goes on to talk about finding a new 'dig deep button' that focuses on pausing and self care through these times. That really resonated with me, I hope it helps. Here is a blog I found about the 'dig deep button' that explains a bit more.

   https://innerjourneyblog.weebly.com/current-blog/what-dig-deep-button-do-you-push

8. Shenelle S. LaPierreMarch 9,2022 at 3:18PM UTC

   I would write out all of my job responsibilities, review what works and what’s causing you the major issues. Request a meeting with your manager to ask for support and help with providing tools necessary to get you prepared for success. If your company offers courses or training on topics that will help improve your knowledge and skills that’s also a good start. If you can, take a few days off to reset and relax your mind. I know the feeling tbh and prioritizing projects along with day to day operations is a lot so I write out a daily list of what needs to be done and try to get the most important issues or assignments completed. Hope things get better.

9. Sabrina CortesMarch 9,2022 at 4:03PM UTC

   Love this idea!! And as you accomplish your tasks for the day - cross them off the list! This way you can look back and see all that you completed. :)