Where are your Silver Linings?

Where are your Silver Linings?

The world is definitely a very different place at the moment. Things that we took for granted are no longer available to us. The way of life that we knew is no longer there. But what amazes me is how quickly we’ve adapted. Maybe it’s our survival instinct. Change or be changed. Whatever that may mean to you.

For me, I’ve kept my focus on all the good things. The Silver Linings. Because there are good things. I refuse to dwell on the negative although I do acknowledge and accept that it’s there.

Are you a square peg in a round hole?

When I started my corporate career, I was keen and eager. I wanted to do well. I wanted to fit in. Obviously. I mean who doesn’t want to fit in? Plus, I was young and I wanted to learn from those with more experience. Take on board feedback. Be a good employee.

I remember one incident where I was actually told I was too enthusiastic. I was politely told to reign it in. My enthusiasm was likened to that of an enthusiastic puppy. At the time, I thought this feedback was reasonable. And so, I took on board what was said and started to “reign it in”. That was the first step to putting on my invisible straightjacket. Slightly altering who I was to fit in.

One change leads to another

Since 2017, I’ve experienced a lot of change. Some I’ve instigated. The rest is just life. The thing is, change is inevitable. It’s not worth fighting it as that’s just starting a losing battle. Instead, it’s about managing it. That way you’re ready to at least be open to enjoying the journey plus something exciting might come from it.

You see change doesn’t have to be bad. Even if you think it’s being done to you. It’s all about perspective. It’s all about the possibilities that might come.