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So, I haven’t been blogging or tweeting or commenting lately. If you’ve emailed me in the past couple weeks, there’s a good chance you haven’t received a response from me yet. It’s not because I’ve stopped caring. Far from it.
It’s because my focus changed. To me. And my health.
And, it got me thinking. What about all the people who are dealing with scary health issues everyday? People who deal with real life-threatening diseases and other challenging health problems? People who have children or parents or siblings with health issues? How do they cope? How do they get through their day? How do they deal when someone is rude to them, or badgering them, or even joking with them?
It reminds me of the Plato quote that I’ve always loved: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
How to deal when life changes:
I realize that health issues are sensitive and private, and something you may not want to share with everyone. But, if you have a trusted co-worker or boss, you can say, “Hey, I don’t really want to get into the details, but I’m dealing with a health issue right now. I’m working through it, but I may need a little patience”
It’s okay to let people know you’re not in the joking mood. You don’t need to be rude or breakdown crying (if you can help it). Just a simple, “Wow. That comment kind of hit below the belt” should suffice. Most people aren’t rude on purpose. Give them the benefit of the doubt, but let them know if you just can’t take it.
If you’re like me, taking the time away from business is hard. (Admittedly, it becomes easier when you physically or mentally can’t be there. But, it’s still hard.) But, the truth is, your body needs to time. If you have an ongoing condition, obviously this becomes more challenging.
It’s truly impossible to know what’s going on in the lives of our co-workers and even our friends. A kind word or a simple check-in can go a long way.
I’ll admit that my experience in this area is extremely limited. That’s why I welcome your experiences and advice.
As I get back into my life from my brief hiatus, I look forward to engaging with you. And, I’ll try to keep in mind, that you, too, are fighting a hard battle.
Excellent post. Too often too many of us don't realize our need to step away to recoup until it is too late. I've been dealing with a few health issues myself over the last year. While they are nothing major, my continued refusal to acknowledge these issues has the potential to put me in a very precarious and dangerous position in the coming years. We need to remember that when the body speaks, we must listen.
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