No, I'm not going to write about what you were thinking. Of course Obama's big election is big news, but in my selfish way I'm going to write about my self. So the topic of the day is office politics. I would like to start this by saying I'm happy at where I'm working and what I'm doing. But office politics is one of those sneaky little things that just shows up no matter where you are. It's part of human nature (sometimes for good sometimes for bad). Anyhow, I've found myself being drawn into office politics and becoming frustrated by some of the issues. Now, I realize I'm just an intern and am not all that involved, but office politics is one of those tricky things that can suck you in if you are unaware.
So today I was reading my friend Ann's blog and her topic really hit home. The motto she adopted is "You can't make things tough enough for me to complain." You see the real danger of office politics is that is leads to grumbling about how so and so did this or it's unfair that this or that happened. Instead I should respond by looking to myself and fixing what's wrong with me. Stop complaining and get back to work. Just being a dilligent employee and focusing on the things I can fix instead of the things I can't change. Anyhow, thanks Ann, I think I shall try to adopt the same motto in my day to day living.
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Hm...sounds familiar. :) It's tough to keep that motto but I think it's a good one. I've thought about it since I read your post...as it relates to my own situation with the "drama queen". I'm not sure what there is that I can change about me, but I know that it doesn't do any good to really complain about this person.
This is exactly what I needed to hear today... thanks!
This hits home with me right now, too. It is very easy to get frustrated with my lack of sleep and Andrew's uncanny ability to sleep through anything; and the fact that even though we finally got permission to let Austin sleep until he wakes us up, he has mysteriously adjusted to the three hour schedule we have been forcing on him for the past two weeks; and that as soon as I change a diaper, I hear the not so infant sound that lets me know I will be changing it again very soon!
I need to just do what I can and not complain about what I can't change. He really is a blessing and I need to just enjoy this time. Thanks Shyla!
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