This was the second-ever post on iMommy, back in July 2008. I know, I know, not that long ago. But seeing as how I'm getting ready to move to a new job, I thought this little snippet of how I deal with my days at work again.
Beside my computer at work, where I plan to spend many a lunch-time hour composing witty and sometimes informational posts here on iMommy, I have a whiteboard. I love my whiteboard. In fact, I wish that I had some extra dough and no responsibilities (ha!) so that I could get an electronic whiteboard like this one.
On my (seriously technology-deprived) whiteboard at work, I've written a few inspirational phrases. These are often the reminder that I need to calm down, let it roll off my back, or even spur me to action. I'm considering taking them with me everywhere! Maybe I'll put the phrases into a ScrapBlog with pictures of my loving family, then export it to a .jpeg and print it on photo paper and carry it in my purse.... and then I could have these lovely phrases with me all the time!
- Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world.
- Say "No."
- Don't put up with something that doesn't work right.
- Unplug your phone.
- Breathe deeply.
- Take control of your environment.
- Talk it out.
- Keep a sense of humor.
I realize that not all of these are always achievable, but usually at least one of these little reminders helps me get through my day.
Sometimes, though, all I need is a picture:
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