Halfway today and pivoting

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What a new normal! But also, its the same. I still teach but its just through a computer scrern with a mask on. Its a "pivot" we had to make, and its one that only makes us all better. 

Pivoting. Pivot. Words that are currently a part of my vocabulary. Sometimes things happen and we have to change something - about us, about our work, about our priorities, etc - but most people hate change. In fact, they'd rather stay in the same bad patterns than do the work to break them - and yet they'll complain. I don't want to be one of those people. No excuses, no staying in the same place. I cant control what others do around me but I can control what I do.

So im learning to pivot at work - and if you see me spending less time posting anything negative, spending time less with negative people or organizations, its because its time for me to be who I am and thats a fun, optimistic person. Period. I fully know im imperfect, but if im going to be a better person, letting the negative affect me will not let me move forward. So goodbye negativity! You have no place here!

I sincerely pray that anyone who reads this will go through the painful process of ridding themselves of the negatives in their lives - if you need to, work with a counselor to help you process then let go of it all. You can't control others, but you can control how you respond and what you accept, and take responsibility for your part.

Have a blessed day!
Lots of love,
Tiffany 💋

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