I felt like I got punched in the face today. Ever had a day like that? I had a plan of what I was going to get done. I had goals that were going to be achieved. I was going to finish early so I could sit back and be impressed with the day. Did any of that happen? No.
Within 5 minutes the direction of my whole day turned on a dime. David, we are seeing this issue. David, could you take a look at this. David, why is this doing that? Part of my job is solving problems. I really enjoy it. I just don’t want to solve all of them at once, because I will then solve nothing at all.
What do you do on days like that? I have three steps for you. Of course, there are way more than three, but these usually do the trick for me.
- Find a space and let your mind go quiet. When all of the noise and all of the voices are demanding attention, sometimes the best thing you can do is take a step back and find some quiet. Breathe. Let your mind slow down for just a few minutes and you will be amazed at how it makes sense of things for you. Just like it was designed to do.
- Spend time with those closest to you. For me, that is my wife and son. Nobody can calm me down like they can. Hugs and laughter. It does the trick.
- Most importantly, prayer. I believe that God is here with me. All I have to do is stop long enough to talk with him. Express my frustrations and give him them to him. I am then reminded that He is in control and I can relax and do what I need to do.
It is my sincere hope that days like this are few and far between for you. However, I know the reality you face is much like mine. Sometimes it is a daily affair and the only way through is to have a plan.
What works for you when you feel like you have been punched in the face?
David Willis 