April 8, 2022
I have a tendency to throw myself into situations that make me run faster than I’ve seen myself run.
It’s good because I learn quickly, but in the moment, it feels like a tornado.
What?
I started a new job this year, and it has been AMAZING.
The company is extremely early stage and there’s a lot to be done which is the challenge I wanted.
Amidst this sprint, I have to remind myself to find inner peace.
My motto is “keep your eyes forward and your feet moving.”
In other positions, I might have a couple of moments lag time to make sure that everything is precise. Maybe in another position I would have a chance to learn a skill before I had to “send it.”
Not in this position…and I am so grateful for that.
It’s the iteration and consistent feedback that are refining my skills so much faster.
What I’ve learned about critique
Critique is not a bad thing and it should not be something personal.
It’s not about you, it’s about your output.
When I am critiqued, I am very cautious to not allow it to get into my head.
When I feel the voices in my head begin to say negative things, I remind myself, “just keep walking forward.”
That’s what I have to be committed to…
Anyone that takes the time to critique you either actually cares, or they have nothing better to do.
In my work environment, I know that they actually care.
Commitment
I am committed to running this sprint as fast and as efficiently as I am capable.
I have to remind myself to breathe in and out, to regulate my breathing, to think about the right things, and to keep my eyes forward and my feet moving.
When I get my reprieve, I will look back and be so pleased by how far I’ve come.
I know it.