Perspective Reset
By Jason Henkel, Chief Balance Engineer
I often discuss stress with clients who are feeling really out of sorts with their workload, especially as it relates to feeling like they have an "unfair" or even "unjust" workload. We all feel that from time to time, and it's easy to let it fester into resentment where the cortisol spikes and the amygdala hijacks the best of us.
One meditation I like to sit with when those times come is what I like to call my "revolving door" meditation.
I turn things off for a few minutes, put my headphones on, step away from the desk, and deliberately remember those who went before me to build this inconceivable infrastructure that I stand on. They did the real pushing on this revolving door I'm metaphorically walking through in life. From the first person who sharpened a stone for more effective hunting, to the first cave communication efforts, to the one who invented the wheel which had something to do with me getting to work today. Was that easy for them? Did they face criticism and unfair loads in their expansive pursuits that literally evolved to global infrastructure? One hard-won innovation on top of another until today where my cell phone allows me more capability, knowledge, and power than the King of England had just a few decades ago.
Just think of the privilege we sit on. The thousands and thousands of networks of people and generations who also undoubtedly experienced this feeling you may have right now. And then consider that it's your turn. Choose to accept the challenge for what it actually is. Unfair? Yep!! Overwhelming? Yep!! There; it's been acknowledged. Now you have permission to let it go and do what you can to handle it with pride as a contributing member of the network that is building future infrastructure for the next inconceivable conveniences of future generations. It's your 500 year contribution. Well done!
PS (and here's actually the point of this communication): there is a such thing as border protection that needs to be considered too. Letting people's (customers, bosses, co-workers, spouses, kids, etc.) false emergencies and disorganization hijack your priorities should be handled immediately and with extreme prejudice. We teach a skill called "The Craft of No"…and if you think you could use some help with that, we've got a training for you. :)
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Sincerely Yours,
Focus to Evolve Team