What I learned in my first week of Leadership Classes
11th May 2012 | My Life | 0 comments
That I need to change my way of thinking
On the first day, our teacher made the statement that we are no longer hourly employees but salaried management and that we needed to start thinking like it. I know he is right. I also know that this is something I am going to struggle with. But to be successful in my new position, I can’t do two jobs at once, because if I do, I will fail. And that is not an option! 
That I am the ringmaster of my own circus
A big part of the focus this past week was time management, and we used Juggling Elephants by Jonas Loflin as a resource. One thing that really stuck out for me was that we shouldn’t let other people or things become ringmasters of our lives. I know that the internet is a huge time suck for me, and I’ve let it become the ringmaster of my life at times. It is something that I need to get under control, because I don’t want to look back on my life and regret things that I didn’t do because I spent too much time online.
That I can do okay on my own
I am at a place where I don’t know anyone, and other than at class times, I am by myself. And you know what? That’s okay. While I have done things on my own before, never for such an extended period of time. It’s a little lonely, but I’m okay with that. The key has been to get out and do some exploring on my own. I found some of my favorite stores: Barnes and Noble, Loft, Bath and Body Works, so I was able to do a little shopping. I even went for a spur of the moment pedicure.
Another thing I discovered while being alone, a Kindle just doesn’t cut it! I need the companionship of a real book. Thank goodness I found that Barnes and Noble!