What's in a name?

According to my Apple dictionary, admittedly not a definitive source, a ‘consideration’ is a thought, reflection, meditation, concern, rumination etc. I would like this blog to do those things. I’m hoping I can keep the posts positive because, as someone once reminded me, it is important to practise the habits of mind that you value and want to foster. For me those are: positivity, curiosity, openness and self-reflection (hence, a blog is a good forum).


Also, I’m calling them 'small' because I would like to try to get into the habit of blogging briefly but often. That way I can reflect on everyday occurrences and make this form of writing and thinking a habit, hopefully.


Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Non-perfection is ok

Today I cut myself some slack. I probably do that a fair bit, particularly this year when I'm in a job situation that I don't like, but today I did so consciously and without guilt. After the migraine of yesterday, I needed today to recover so I called in sick. I realised as soon as I did so that I had actively not wanted to see a particular colleague with whom I work very closely. This was a day to take care of myself, to realise that staying in bed recuperating is not a sign of weakness, that not being able to politely laugh off yet another caustic remark is ok once in a while. Other than reading and sleeping, I spent time resetting some value-directed goals and brushing up my CV, both of which will hopefully lead me out of needing to take these recovery days so much in the future.
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