You know the best thing about my job? Meeting with people. It’s what I like most about coaching, training, and podcasting and even when I worked in my corporate job . . . I loved going to meetings.
So many people laugh at that. I’ve heard clients, and people on social media, complain about having “too many meetings.”
Not me, I love ’em! I thrive when my calendar is full because I truly enjoy connecting and talking with people. And yes, we get stuff done too.
I think staying connected with folks has been the single biggest factor for my career success, relationship success and the key to my inner happiness.
I would admit there are times when certain people can drain my energy and I need to step back and refill my cup.
This is why I meditate, exercise, don’t book evening gigs anymore, and only take my grandchildren in small doses. Plus I’m highly selective about who I choose to work with.
Some people crave being with people more and yet others don’t have enough alone time. It’s all got to balance with our individual needs or we may feel a little “off.”
Connecting is not always that easy, especially when it comes to certain personalities. Regardless of whether you dislike or like people in general, relationships need to be maintained and cared for, so that when you need them, they are there for you.
Maintaining relationships, and starting new ones, can take courage which calls for extra energy so that you can speak up for yourself, be authentic, and set boundaries when needed.
If you are a people person, then you probably spend a lot of energy on your relationships. I know I do! And it brings me much happiness.
I try not to get too wrapped up in what other people think of me because then I don’t feel good enough and that’s not a happy feeling.
In my program of recovery from addiction, I’ve learned that I need to practice certain principles in all of my relationships, and then I feel great about myself and it doesn’t matter if someone else doesn’t like it.
Practicing the principles (below) is not always easy though. When working with someone who has a difficult personality or seems to not care about getting along with others, or doesn’t reflect these values or principles, it can be frustrating. This can lead to conflict at work which needs to be sorted out.
If you are practicing the principles of:
- Honesty
- Hope
- Trust
- Courage
- Integrity
- Willingness
- Humility
- Love
- Responsibility
- Perseverance
- Personal Growth
- Service
Then I’d like to invite you to my next roundtable discussion to be held on April 5, 2023 at noon (EDT).
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This will be a fun and highly interactive conversation (with cameras on) on Zoom. And it’s free.
I hope to connect with you there.
All my best,
Maureen
P.S. Thanks so much to all of you that read my newsletter last week about My Silent Retreat Experience and sent me notes of love and appreciation. It means so much to me that you “get it” and that you reached out to connect with me.
