Occasionally
I find myself in situations where I don't want to be. Perhaps you know the
feeling? Those occasions when one is taking a less funny ride in a roller
coaster questioning own decisions, actions, moves or -in the worst kind of
scenario - own personality. Luckily such a halt can be a sign to take time out
and ask where am I going and why.
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| Frozen? |
It is utmost
easy to take up opportunities, which are not quite suitable for us. Thoughts
like 'There is something good hidden in this' and 'Even if it is not 100%
match, I see great opportunities hiding somewhere there' gallop in our mind.
One forgets to ask the honest question: 'Did I REALLY listen what was said' and
'Is this actually the best choice for my set of skills and experience?'.
Taking up
new challenges and stretching once boundaries does no harm. It shows courage
and curiosity to explore new fields, even if the result turns out a bit
different than one expects. When one chapter closes, another can begin.
There are
five things I try to keep in mind in whatever situation or country I am in or
out:
1. remain
humble enough to ask help
2. accept
that culture shock is part of the deal when going through a change of any
environment
3. keep a
mental note: ’common sense is not so common’ - it is defined by our personal
experiences
4. have
mercy on yourself and take time to relax and chill out - especially when the
going gets trough
5. people
are people no matter where you go
My personal
experience has thought me that by applying these five points, I keep my mind
and body agile. Possibly I am also a bit nicer person to hang around with. In
private and at work.
To finish
with ....
'Learn to
enjoy where you are, while you are waiting to get to where you want to be.'
- unknown
author -
