Jay

One of the best things I learned from my boss is that work is just work ☺️ Your job finances the lifestyle you want, but it shouldn’t become your entire world. I’ve met so many people who made their careers their whole identity and somewhere along the way, forgot to actually enjoy their lives. She also taught me that not everyone at work is your friend but that doesn’t mean they’re your enemy either. One thing she always reminded me of was that sometimes people who are difficult or negative at work might be going through something in their personal lives. And that really changed my perspective. Like, every time may nakaka-encounter akong negative na tao sa work instead of taking everything personally. I try to remind myself na baka may pinagdadaanan lang sila outside work. It doesn’t excuse their behavior but it helps me approach people with a little more understanding and empathy. Not everything is personal and not every difficult person is someone you need to fight. Sometimes, protecting your peace means choosing understanding over unnecessary conflict 🤸🏻‍♀️