Eat. Pray. Speak Up.
The meeting started and it was a little shoddy. Let’s say a lot shoddy. Badly organised, not a plan or a procedure to follow, but lots of instructions dished out. Fill this, sign that. It just took away from the weight and the seriousness of the process and I was uncomfortable going along with it. That was the time to speak up.
There are lots of discomforts in life. When your friend is the boss, or the organiser and things aren’t going to plan because there was no plan. Or when the boss is the most popular and influential, but things are falling apart because they are clueless, and no one has the courage to tell them.
Some things you can’t change, like the clueless popular boss. But you can make your voice heard when your opinion is sought, or the mic is turned to you.
The most sustainable way to live is to speak up, be genuine and to stand firm for what you believe in.
Ask Questions
Its often said and it’s also true. All questions are intelligent. If you feel the question is too dim-witted for the forum, let AI be your friend…just because google is old fashioned.
Ask questions because you need to convince yourself of your positions. Ask also because not understanding a process could be the recipe for failure at it. Don’t forget, your question may unearth hidden details and you may be asking for the voiceless. Above all be inquisitive, research and learn. It the best way to prepare for events before encountering them.
Have Your Say
Of course this depends on the culture you are in. Unfortunately, some cultures don’t encourage this, especially for single moms, but it’s the best way to lighten your thought burden.
It’s also a good opportunity to commend or criticise, jump for joy or share a sad moment. Try not to internalise your feelings no matter how difficult it may be.
Assume Responsibility
That means volunteer, accept leadership roles, fill in a skills gap when you know you have what it takes. Often this means speaking up or writing to accept a role.
Speak up! Don’t hesitate when you should step up. Take up a challenge and your success might even surprise you.
There you have it. Express, don’t repress. Ask questions, have your say on the issues that matter to you and assume responsibility when you have the solutions.
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