Aha! After looking at the various (I thought) directions of my writing, I finally synthesized the topics into a common thread. It is all about career life connections!
That being said, I am ready to point this blog in that common direction. So - let's begin with a celebration...
Celebrating Interdependence
In the United States, July 4th marks the celebration of Independence Day. This is typically a really fun day with lots of good food, camaraderie, and fireworks. On this particular Independence Day, I reflected that I used to think independence was the ultimate goal for a mature adult. However, as I have lived and learned, I now view interdependence as a more desirable goal.
Sure - it's wonderful to have independence in many areas of our lives. But it is a freeing experience to realize that we don't have to be responsible for every aspect of our lives and that sometimes we can and must depend on others. We can appreciate another person's skill to repair our car, handle our legal concerns, or whatever else we may need that we can't do or choose not to do. They, on the other hand, can benefit from our special talents. The other aspect of interdependence is the joy of teamwork, combining our efforts with those of others who may bring different and beneficial perspectives.
"That which links us is that which ennobles us."- Stephen Mo Hanan
Coaching Assignment
a)
Take an honest look at your 'to do' list. Make a note of items that could be done better by someone else.
b)
Take action by contacting people who are more suited to performing the tasks you marked. This might mean asking for an estimate for a particular job (like painting the garage).
c)
What items on your list would be appropriate for a group effort? Ask your friends, colleagues, or others to help. Make it an enjoyable occasion.
d)
Celebrate your move toward more interdependence! Reward yourself - or even better - reward the whole team!
Celebrating Interdependence
In the United States, July 4th marks the celebration of Independence Day. This is typically a really fun day with lots of good food, camaraderie, and fireworks. On this particular Independence Day, I reflected that I used to think independence was the ultimate goal for a mature adult. However, as I have lived and learned, I now view interdependence as a more desirable goal.
Sure - it's wonderful to have independence in many areas of our lives. But it is a freeing experience to realize that we don't have to be responsible for every aspect of our lives and that sometimes we can and must depend on others. We can appreciate another person's skill to repair our car, handle our legal concerns, or whatever else we may need that we can't do or choose not to do. They, on the other hand, can benefit from our special talents. The other aspect of interdependence is the joy of teamwork, combining our efforts with those of others who may bring different and beneficial perspectives.
"That which links us is that which ennobles us."- Stephen Mo Hanan
Coaching Assignment
a)
Take an honest look at your 'to do' list. Make a note of items that could be done better by someone else.
b)
Take action by contacting people who are more suited to performing the tasks you marked. This might mean asking for an estimate for a particular job (like painting the garage).
c)
What items on your list would be appropriate for a group effort? Ask your friends, colleagues, or others to help. Make it an enjoyable occasion.
d)
Celebrate your move toward more interdependence! Reward yourself - or even better - reward the whole team!
