Work Prompt #14: Have you ever faced a difficult decision at work?
Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week.
Last week we discussed: What qualities do you admire in successful people in your field? Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.
This week's prompt: Have you ever faced a difficult decision at work, and how did you navigate through it?
Navigating through challenging choices at work can be a daunting task, requiring a blend of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning. The way we handle these dilemmas can impact our careers and professional growth. It is in these moments of uncertainty that our true leadership skills are put to the test. By approaching these challenges with an open mind, empathy, and a collaborative spirit, we can navigate through them successfully and emerge stronger and more resilient leaders. Please know it is not about avoiding difficult decisions but rather embracing them as opportunities for personal and professional growth. Share any thoughts on it and let's discuss it together!
@ASilentObserver
When I see you say challenges at work I think well I'm putting in 40 hrs a week at least on myself and there's many things causing me suffering in that.
Mostly what's happening is automatic thoughts and anxiety of all kinds and a belief that I don't deserve anything good. So I live alone and feel hopeless and helpless.
There's no structures or systems in society that just help with life stuff. So dirty laundry, dishes, the everyday life things are piling up more and more each day.
@communicativePond1728 Pond, I hear you. You are experiencing a lot of challenges right now with your mental health, automatic negative thoughts, and feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. It can be tough when we are struggling with these kinds of feelings to find the motivation and energy to take care of ourselves. What kinds of things have you tried so far to address these issues?
@ASilentObserver like I said I remind myself that I'm putting in just as much time into myself as I am my work. So if something is imbalanced then the whole system needs to be looked at, like one of those strings of Xmas lights where if one goes out, all of them go out.
@ASilentObserver Sometimes going to work can be a difficult choice. But, it's just me and a couple animals and they like to be fed so....
@Enthenia I understand how difficult it must be to balance your responsibilities at work and home. What makes it most challenging for you right now?
@ASilentObserver the heavy workload but that's a constant thing, unfortunately and not something that I can fix. I'm the lowest rung on the ladder therefore I have to do what everyone else says even if it isn't practical. I also can't say anything about it at work because then I'm labeled as argumentative.
@Enthenia seems like you are feeling trapped by the demands of your job and the need to balance that with your personal life. You mentioned that you can't talk about this at work, and that makes you feel even more frustrated. Sounds draining and overwhelming. What it's like for you to be seen as argumentative?
