Bad days at work do happen from time to time . You can be going through the day and something happens, boom it hits you right in the middle of your eyes and your totally off guard.
Your self esteem plummets, you feel alone. You need to take five minutes and breathe.
What Can Cause A Bad Day
1. Difficult residents.
2. Unsupportive people around you.
3. Snotty comments.
4. Inconsiderate relatives.
5. Entertainment letting you down.
6. Drama
Firstly, do take time out for yourself, remove yourself from the situation if possible. You have to be determined to let it go, leave it behind you. Don't drag the feelings of negativity into the next day, week or month with you.
And if your having to facilitate an activity session don't bring your feelings into the session as it will be difficult for you.
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, sums it up well- Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in,forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.
I could not have put it better myself, decide to move on. Putting It Into Context Think about it, will it really matter? What has been said or done in a week's time? A months time? Probably not.
I recently found out that a company that bought my products from me, actually stole my idea and made their own version of my product. What did I do you may ask. I did nothing, yes nothing. I felt cheesed off about it but I decided not to waste my time, energy or money on it. What goes round comes round. I know when you experience things it can knock you for six, but you have to put it into perspective and especially when you work in the care industry, you HAVE to train yourself not to take things personally. Be strong.
Plan of Action For You
1.Be strong and silent in public.
2.No ranting.
3.Get on with your life and job.
4.Do not post on social media- You could get yourself sacked or have legal action taken against you. I know of people who have lost their jobs venting on social media, so don't do it.
5.Let it go
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Until next time,
Keep Shining,
Ann Marie Lovejoy Bruce Kerr x
