Kudos

Kudos is a singular Greek word meaning praise. Sometimes when we're given " kudos" it can have a different meaning, depending on where it comes from. Or who it comes from! And in the last 24 hours, I got a few kudos.

Yesterday at work I was doing some of the processing of defective items on the handheld computer. My "work space" for this is along the wall of a hallway between where people walk in and the Market Team's office. (Market Team is the group of folks who are above my store manager, making sure he's carrying out policy, etc.). Our head Market guy is Steve. He walks up and asks how it's going, and .. its been a tough week off and on for me, so I was honest and mentioned how I was feeling a little overwhelmed by some of it. And he said "Don't worry, you'll do fine. You'll learn quickly, and have it running great, just like you did in all the other departments you've worked in." Kudos!

Today, I was sweeping up my "office" (which is really a cage that gets locked up every night, because of the secured items in it) after most of the day's work was done. The store manager popped in on his way past and asked how I was liking the job. And I was honest... and said that I wasn't real sure about it, that it was difficult to do something totally different after doing the same thing for the past six years. And he told me "Not to worry, you'll do fine. You're the right person for the job." Kudos!

And in talking about the economy and taxes, someone who knows me well says "I'm pissed off with people that are doing well, that don't want to share. Here it is, you are working damned hard, damn damn harder than anybody I know, and all the breaks go to the wealthy." Kudos!

And sometimes, we have to give kudos as well:

To my sis, Em : Leaving something is hard; but going to something totally new, and challenging, is worth it. I've watched you grow as a person in the past three years, and you're going to be GREAT in this new position! 5374 will miss you bunches! KUDOS Sis!!

HUGS to everyone!

Attitudes

Have you ever wondered - been amazed - in total awe of - how different things look when we adjust our attitude? Or when we realize that our petty issues aren't nearly as bad as someone else's problems??

Yesterday was a rough day at work, and I brought that attitude home with me. I am unhappy with myself when I let that happen. Why should I be carrying all that baggage of the day into my evening, my time away from work? And yet, we still do it, even when we're aware.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. ~Winston Churchill

As luck would have it ... correction: it isn't luck ..... it is much caring. But, I always feel better after I'm able to talk the bad things out with someone very special to me. He shares his wisdom, and asks questions so that I can figure out my direction on my own. He is a blessing to have in my life!! (HUGS!)

If you don't like something change it;
if you can't change it,
change the way you think about it.
~Mary Engelbreit

Sometimes, just talking about it makes it better. Toward the end of my evening, most of my attitude was gone, and my mindset was more about finding a way to succeed at my new position rather than fight what it is for the moment. And maybe that would enlighten me to a way to make things better - for me, and for work. Just that slight change in thinking, and today went much smoother. (Of course, having a request fulfilled certainly added to a better attitude .... *giggles* ... TY !! )

Wouldn't it be nice if there was some kind of attitude adjustment switch we could flip on or off as we're leaving work? Over the years, especially when my kids were younger, I realized how important it is to use the time between work and home to change up that attitude. And I've found several things that do the trick: Peace and quiet; classical music; good 80's rock; or some jumping oldies; calling a good friend. Whatever the trick is for you, sometimes its just being aware of our attitude --- before we get home ... so we don't have to take it out on the dog. :)

HUGS to everyone