The news gets me angry because things are happening I don’t agree with. I get worked up as I watch and it takes me away from my better self as I become distracted from what is important.
At work, I used to fall prey to gossip that stole my focus, and resulted in my feeling separate.
Who did what to whom.
Who failed whom?
Why was this decision made anyway?
These little things are like fleas that bit me and caused a lot of pain.
I wish I paid attention to my better self more often instead of becoming another hyena howling in pain.
How do the jackals devour you?
Ⓒ The Big Game Hunter, Inc., Asheville, NC 2020
ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
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and is a member of The Forbes Coaches Council.
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