How I got Stronger this week: This was a long and crazy week. My new position was officially announced on Monday and I started transitioning. Actually I am still doing a big portion of my previous job so there wasn’t a huge amount of transition yet, as I just started taking more on. This new role will be different, challenging and hopefully impactful. I have a lot to learn and a lot of new relationships to foster. I am optimistic and excited and of course quite a bit nervous, too. I spent a lot of this week focusing on the new job, being present, trying to hit the ground running, etc. I also tried to balance this with being there for all my boys. Jake helped me a lot especially on the former part of the week so I tried to kick it up a notch in the latter part of the week and be there for all three of them. I’ve also exercised everyday even though I’ve been feeling sick. I’m still going forward with the daily yoga.
Top Goals Review: had several 1-1s already, working on hitting the ground running, kept going with yoga but didn’t add weights as i haven’t been back to the gym and it looks like most of february will be this way, and i will say that i am still completely dropping the ball on nathaniel 🙁
I celebrate: my new job!!
I am grateful for: the support system I have especially at home. my new job will require a lot of help and patience especially up front and I am really grateful for the patience and kindness my three boys (especially Jake!) are extending to me.
Karen’s Points: I will have to revamp these for post Jan. I’ve not being doing too poorly but I’ve also not been actively keeping track so I don’t want to be patting myself in the back without having an actual record.
A Change I embraced: uhm, my new job.
I let go of: being able to jump in and immediately be useful. I will have to spend some time listening and learning. and while that’s hard for me, I will have to deal.
Core Desired Feelings Check-in:
- Fresh: new job. new people. new ways of working.
- Magical: this week’s magical moment is my new job. it’s all pretty surreal still.
- Lighter: i feel lighter now that the news is public.
- True: despite the changes in my routine, i’ve stayed true to my values and made sure to focus a lot of time on my boys this week.
Where I chose Joy: i connected with my first childhood love and my best friend briefly this week and it was a big moment of joy just getting to chat with him.
I showed up for: my friend this week and made room to spend time with her
A Mistake I made this week: I said something hurtful to David yesterday that was passive aggressive and I am really happy that he called me out on it. I don’t believe in sarcasm and being mean through that and i felt embarrassed that I did it. I will do better.
What I tolerated this week: being sick, jetlag, and navigating a lot of unknown.
My mood this week was: excited, anxious and grateful.
I forgive myself for: not getting it all at once. I can do this and i will, it’s ok for it not to happen overnight.
What I love right now: I love that I am taking on new challenges and choosing to grow.
Weekly Reflection is a year-long project for 2018. You can read more about my projects for 2018 here.
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