What A Week

It's been ridiculously high stress week. I've been using a new mantra as I climb the stairs from the subway each morning on my way into work: "I'm going to live today with grace and good humor."  It's been serving me well this week since I've been surrounded by the opposite. Good not to get sucked into that other thinking as it just slows you down. 

I thought I was doing pretty well but some signs indicate otherwise. Earlier this week I dropped my portable speaker in water and it's not its old self. And then last night I dropped my iPad and the screen shattered. Luckily only in a corner but it's not looking good. On the upside I'd rather have material objects be the indicator I need to adjust than the indicators manifesting themselves in my personal health. 

This afternoon I had one of my staff come over who wanted advise on how to handle all the work he has on his projects. He was feeling ok at first because he thought it was just a blip and he had to put in some extra hours here and there but now it's becoming continuous. It's a turning point for him in his career - how he handles the situation and learns to delegate. Turns out he didn't fully grasp he had the ability to delegate to the new staff. Lesson learned I need to message that differently. I feel like I've said it a bunch of times - just not the right way. It was a nice way to wrap up the week. It's all about growth - mine and others.