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learnteachEnergy. That's why I'm trying to lose weight. More energy to dance, to play, to learn, to teach, to woo--to enjoy life, to accomplish things.
Why don't I have it? I'm burned out at work. I'm convinced work doesn't matter--yet, it must; I voluntarily entered into this agreement, and am well recompensed. There are good burnout (professional) resources online--and after skimming a few, here's the new plan.
1. Don't take it personally, take it professionally.
I've agreed to provide communication, thought and physical labor, as well as self transport, to this company. In return, I get money. Tasks given to me, whether smart or stupid, usefull or bullshit, are a professional need. Never a personal challenge. Communications must be clear and professional at all times.
1a. Therefor, I will determine the preferred mode with every contact, but document all work through email, reporting success/failure in a timely manner.
(corollary: Once it's gone for whatever reason, document it and leave it behind. Don't sweat the mistakes, just avoid 'em.)
1b. Therefor, I shall present a professional appearance at all times in communciation, whether on the phone, in person, or written. This includes appearance, tone of voice, choice of vocabulary, and not laughing and fuckwit management (hard to do, but why not compose poetry about the issues later? Better practice for poetry. Less of a CLM (Career Limiting Move, not that I can advance this career much.)
1c. Work ends when the day is done (whenever that may be) and the work computer will be shut down.
(corollary: Then basic paperwork must be a #1 priority, and work hours set and followed more diligently.
2. Don't Overnurturing; recognize limits. Don't take on problems unless it is mainstream to the job, or advances you professionally. (Hmm. Must have a goal to advance myself professionally, right?)
2a. Detach. Document Todo's and do them; never remember, never quit--just read the list and whack them out.
3. Use the Tools provided.
3a. Go hassle IT about the computer problems, and start using the personal organizer.
4. Go home. Ok, I'll come back to this later.
Why don't I have it? I'm burned out at work. I'm convinced work doesn't matter--yet, it must; I voluntarily entered into this agreement, and am well recompensed. There are good burnout (professional) resources online--and after skimming a few, here's the new plan.
1. Don't take it personally, take it professionally.
I've agreed to provide communication, thought and physical labor, as well as self transport, to this company. In return, I get money. Tasks given to me, whether smart or stupid, usefull or bullshit, are a professional need. Never a personal challenge. Communications must be clear and professional at all times.
1a. Therefor, I will determine the preferred mode with every contact, but document all work through email, reporting success/failure in a timely manner.
(corollary: Once it's gone for whatever reason, document it and leave it behind. Don't sweat the mistakes, just avoid 'em.)
1b. Therefor, I shall present a professional appearance at all times in communciation, whether on the phone, in person, or written. This includes appearance, tone of voice, choice of vocabulary, and not laughing and fuckwit management (hard to do, but why not compose poetry about the issues later? Better practice for poetry. Less of a CLM (Career Limiting Move, not that I can advance this career much.)
1c. Work ends when the day is done (whenever that may be) and the work computer will be shut down.
(corollary: Then basic paperwork must be a #1 priority, and work hours set and followed more diligently.
2. Don't Overnurturing; recognize limits. Don't take on problems unless it is mainstream to the job, or advances you professionally. (Hmm. Must have a goal to advance myself professionally, right?)
2a. Detach. Document Todo's and do them; never remember, never quit--just read the list and whack them out.
3. Use the Tools provided.
3a. Go hassle IT about the computer problems, and start using the personal organizer.
4. Go home. Ok, I'll come back to this later.
