Posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 17:47:20
In reply to Re: Hey, sleepygirl, how did the first day go?, posted by sleepygirl on June 4, 2005, at 17:24:45
I know how powerful the self-doubt and fear can be, especially when we so want to prove to ourselves and others that we can do well and succeed at what we are doing. You know you have the skills to do the job, now see if you can try, each day, to reassure yourself that the work you are doing is a good match for your strengths (cuz everybody has strengths, it's just that we are always so busy revelling in our weaknesses that we forget what we do well) and that they are darn lucky to have found you (even if at first you have a hard time convincing yourself of that - say it enough and it will sink in)!! Hey, I don't blame you for being on the pity pot. It is true that there are others who seem to have an easier time, which makes each and every stride we make all that more to be proud of. You know what, you have made it through two days already, so you are on your way.
I'm sorry if I sound like a Pollyanna and am being annoying. I just don't like to see good people, with good intentions, beat themselves up.
Tamara
> Thank you. I am so scared I'm going to screw this up, and if I get fired it's really going to do a number on me. I'm also a bit on the pitty pot because I'm thinking a lot of people have a lot easier time than me (how this is productive, I don't know)
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