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Limbo

At times, I'm in a hallway. I've closed a door behind me, I'm setting off in a new direction, and I feel a bit lost. This is a perfect time to ask about what I've left. What did I learn? What did I bring to the table that I'd love to discard once and for all? What was good about that past room experience? Can I carry that forward? Kindness, transparency, good communication, a sense of myself as an adult dealing with adult situations. These are assets to treasure. I took the best care of myself I knew how. I was confidential, almost to a fault. Maybe I can even be more open about who I am and what's important to me. Ask for what I want--for sure. Ask for help. Yes, lots more of that. And working more collaboratively. I can certainly stop trying to lift the world on my own. Nobody is asking for that. The demands are great, and constant, but I believe people want to help. So there's that. I learned that life is hard. It is. There's no way around it. And I learned that I have a tendency to try too much, and get bogged down. A clean, organized desk at ALL times, every day. That is key. So onward. Let's see what the new day brings. Live and Work Well.

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