Lemonade: Working and Loving it! Part 3

 

4. Invent!

Bond

One of the good things about working is that you have an avenue to rub mind with people of diverse cultural, social, religious, and intellectual background. Through this, you already know their need and want, and what they are capable of delivering. Has it ever occurred to you that you can pick up a day in the week and have the members of staff address the team on any topic? Through this, a channel of communication and unison would be created, and members could familiarise themselves with interesting aspects of life or even contribute to the discussion. There, people open up and ideas are shared at random. This is not so difficult to achieve, since you are friends with them now, you could chip in the idea as a means of getting your minds pumped up. Topics could be from any aspect of life. Try as much as possible to be objective. 

Another part to this innovation is introducing games and background music in the office. I assure you, the productivity in that office would definitely sky-rocket. There is nothing as working in a cozy or happening office space where one could vibe to the tone of a pop music, soul music, or just have their minds ticking to something soft and melodious. A happy worker is definitely what any employer wants, and you have a way of making that happen.

There is something called team-bonding in offices, and it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to introduce it in your office. This is a situation where members of staff meet in an unofficial environment to have a nice time. You work so hard for your money, what stops you from having some time out away from work to love on yourself, so far as it is within your budget. Plan to go out on a team date, club, to a lounge, a restaurant, a park, go on a boat cruise or to a beach. If you want to live forever, this is the real deal.

Additionally, aside from work, some people have hobbies which they earn side money from. Nothing stops them from organising a fair where such would be displayed or even engage their mates in a discussion that would enliven their spirit through a side job they do. 

5. Get your Confidence Back!

Confidence!

If you noticed, I didn’t mention anything about your overbearing boss or colleagues. Yes! Do you know why? Because they are not your problem! You are the problem here because you have refused to work on yourself and your mindset! Take a second to think about it! Now, time up! Do you know that all through, you have simply been busy loving on yourself and feeling the job? Exactly! Honestly, when you are caught knee-deep in self-development, you would definitely care less about negative vibes or what another person thinks about you. That’s the advantage of being focused. Also, those people you feel have made life difficult for you at work would definitely turn around to appreciate the new you, and interestingly enough, few would come close enough, wanting to know the secret or have a bite of what you are chewing or even a taste of what’s down your throat, trust me. 

It is very important to know that you mustn’t have the best boss or the kindest colleagues. Everyone has issues including you, and also people are wired differently with certain temperaments. Although, luckily enough, you have been able to take out some time to build yourself and grow out of what had held you bound for years. Right now, it is time for the healed to become the healer. This is where your reading would help to an extent. Now, you know what they don’t. It now depends on you to take a few couple of steps back, relax and study your work environment and people you work with. Find out the type of persons they are and how best to approach them. At this point, you are trying to build a working relationship with that impossible boss or that nagging colleague of yours. Some individuals are not so good with handling stress, work pressure, or family issues, and as a result, they ease off in terms of transferred aggression on a colleague, an employee, or on their family members. So, you are not their victim or the first person it would ever happen to, it is just a matter of coincidence. It is now your place to figure it out, and work your way around such seemingly difficult souls, as some people put it. 

Just a Little Thinker!

Each time your boss addresses you in an unlikely manner, don’t respond, and don’t ever indulge in an argument with him. Deep within you, you know that you are worth much more than the eyes can see. Learn humility. Try this everyday: look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are nothing less than a Champion who is headed somewhere. So, each time those words come, it would simply fall on the floor all around you without making any impact. This is because you came prepared, and you have formed a shield all around you. At first, you would cry in the rest room or soak your pillow at night with tears because someone out there is making you feel less than you are or less a human. But with time, your affirmations will form a thick brick wall of protection all around you. Trust me, I have been there. Nobody has the right to make you feel bad, not at all. Since you can’t leave because you are building yourself, stay put till the last moment. Just tell that self of yours that this is just a learning phase for you to progress. Also, know that there are some who are strict, and would definitely want one to deliver, not that they are ruthless. 

The D-Day!

On that faithful morning, you wake up to a call, a text message or a mail which reads:

Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss, 

We are pleased to inform you that you have been offered a positionsom....

Your heart skips and sonersaults a hundred times. You notice that your heartbeat has increased, and your body is getting hotter. Instantly, spicy tears drip down your face in an uncontrolled manner, and your bowel almost gives in on you as you are there on your bed, and still in your night cloths which should be soaked with perspiration by then. Men! It is as though you feel butterflies in your stomach, and at that instant, you make for the bathroom in one swift attempt. Those were tears of joy and having endured so many things for years, and at last, that dream job lands on your laps with the sweet softness of a throw pillow. 

Emergence

As you walk pass through that door, there is something different about you: maybe a new date, a promotion, or the sun just kissed you silly, but nobody would ever imagine a letter of resignation. Gosh! When you hand it over to the secretary, and she walks in to show the boss, you could hear some few murmurs, and immediately, she comes out, happy for you, and inviting you to meet with the boss. You walk in and instead of meeting the old tiger you always dreaded, you meet someone who knows that it is far too late already to ask you to stay. At that point, you have used the opportunity to build relationships and yourself in addition. 

So, you see how you could make that lemonade from a lemon fruit? Most times, it feels impossible, but in most cases, it is what works. 

Phew! I hope you enjoyed the long ride? Please leave a comment below, and tell me how you made your own juice! 

Thanks for your time!