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Other People's Opinions Vs. My Feelings

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Once in a personal coaching session I was asked the following questions:  Why are other people's opinions important to me? If other people did not agree with me how would I feel? If I were to do what I want to do and not care about other people's opinions, how would I feel? To start, I'd like to share that not only is my employer an awesome leader, she is also a fantastic personal coach. She cares a lot about her team as if they're real family. I am so grateful for being one of the lucky team members who's blessed with the opportunity to work with her.  A couple of weeks before our scheduled coaching session, I experienced emotional distress.  I would often cry without any clear reason why.  I would work, but my mind would just float in imaginary realm.  I would sleep, but each time I woke, I felt as if I hadn't slept at all.  It was very tiring. I was exhausted.  I felt the need to isolate myself from everyone else around besides my immediate family m...