Work Attitude

[Enaila]

I am so excited I was able to maintain a positive attitude and enjoy my job during the inservices held before school starts. The lady who usually manages to get under my skin didn't. I used a lot of positive self talk and mindfulness. @Ms Spock thank you for the encouragement of self compassion and being mindful.

I had lots of energy, have been sleeping well, and able to dismiss negative beliefs. I participated in discussions without worrying about what others think. I had fun being myself. It felt good.

My colleagues even noticed the change and remarked in it. I am going to try to keep my perspective on work decisions positive. :)

 

[SeanCharles]

:tup: That's a great start! Do keep up the good work! I'm rooting for ya! :)

 

[pixel]

Well done @Enaila!

What a great attitude!! :tup:

It's wonderful to hear, we are ALL so pleased for you :happy:

 

[Enaila]

Thank you Sean Charles. It is almost scary to feel good about something as past history says something bad will happen if I care about myself. I don't know if that makes any sense.

I think I'm going to value the way I feel right now and just continue being mindful. I deserve to be happy and to let the true me shine through! :-)

 

[GrayOwl]

We were meant to live life happy joyous and free.
Congratulations! Keep it going!
You're encouraging. I think I'll give it a try overnight at work.
Maybe it's contagious.
My first try at an upload.....

pharrell williams happy 12am - Bing video

 

[Enaila]

It took a lot of energy to stay present, mindful, and positive but payoff was worth it. I'm off to a positive start for the new school year! I'm grateful a few staff members know about my PTSD, so when I shrunk and moved away from lady speaking too close to me with her hands, one of my colleagues pointed out I was doing so much better with things, which clued speaker in she was too close. It is nice to have support at work.

 

[Enaila]

@GrayOwl thank you for the video! I guess happy is what I was feeling. I had hop in my step and enjoyed myself. :-)

 

[Enaila]

I also want to thank my ptsd family as I KNOW, for a fact, using this site is helping me understand and find ways to cope better, which in turn, is helping my life improve.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am so very happy for you. Thank you for sharing some good things in your life. Good for you.

 

[HaveFaith]

Hello there :)

Sounds like you are getting it done! Happy for you! May I ask how you decided to tell your coworkers about your condition? Was it after some time settling in or at the start of being hired? Im currently applying for jobs and Im not sure how to explain the long gaps of unemployment without mentioning health issues.. Should I be vague or upfront? Im still in the process of finding proper therapy... But was curious at how you decided to be open and honest without feeling less than or ashamed as I currently feel, even tho i am not afraid to be upfront. Just not sure how to go about this, thanks for sharing :)