A wee bit high.
Dallas’ Finest
All around Big D
So my assignment from my Life Coach
was to observe for times
When I was being triggered.
See what leads up to it
And see how I felt about it.
I went to work at the home of The Boy
And the place was a total mess.
As usual.
Nurses were late.
As usual.
And I was not upset at all.
Not even a heartbeat.
I simply did my work and
Charted and cleaned and
Did what needs to be done.
I told the mom she needed
To talk to the other nurses.
I’m not paid enough to negotiate
Drama with Peers.
The offending nurse
Said something snappy
And I “read” her as being
In need of recognition.
Not just a person who is bitching.
So I gave her the validation
She was apparently craving
And she calmed down like a kitten.
Craziest thing I’ve ever seen
In my career.
That’s how hospice case managers
Have to live their lives.
Half walking on egg shells-
Half walking on a knife edge-
And giving away the credit
For everything.
And that’s OK.
The biggest change in my life, and stress level, happened when I realised I can't control what people do/say to me. I CAN control my reaction and my reaction can be what serves me best. Freaking out, stressing, worrying - was not serving me best. So I stopped doing that and became very neutral. Your approach is great!
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