One piece of advice for the next 4 years…
“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.”
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So act with clear observations and logic. But don’t cause yourself suffering by reacting to words immediately…you deserve calmness for yourself as a federal employee and a human being, regardless of what emails were sent to your work computer on a Saturday night (appreciate your input, advice updated).
Ted talk to watch to get unstuck…
The surprising way small actions shift beliefs Feeling stuck on the big issues?
Neuroscientist Kris De Meyer has a surprising fix. Instead of waiting for information to get you motivated, he shows how taking small actions in your personal life can rewire your brain to get unstuck. Learn more about the science behind decision-making — and how simple moves can reengage you on big challenges like climate change or resignation emails (I added this part).
Watch here