I was reminded today, by my cat, about breaking point.
Sometimes in work we have a breaking point that causes us to behave in a certain way that is not always the best version of our self.
Our breaking point or Achilles heel (a weakness or vulnerable point) may not be know to ourselves and so we get into a circle that we can't get out of where breaking point is reached, unwanted behaviour takes place and repeat.
Sometimes others recognise our breaking point and use this to manipulate a situation for themselves. This can manifest itself in the form of bullying or abuse.
As mental health awareness week draws to a close, looking after your mental hygiene has never been more important. Do you know what your breaking point is? See if you can spot mine below!
In today's chapter of guard cat, guard cat thinks there are monsters in the house that he needs to chase - mainly they are in the bedroom where mummy is sleeping. But no matter he will protect her by galloping around the bedroom and planting his claws nosily into the furniture.
These monsters can not hide from guard cat.
The monsters are also behind the curtains so he gallops up and down the window sill, poking his head out from behind the curtains to check that mummy is still alive and that a loose monster has not killed the person who will no doubt get up in two minutes to feed him.
Mummy stays in bed.
The monsters move to the hall so guard cat leaps from the window sill and gallops up and down the corridor making small but perceptible miaow noises.
Crash! The monsters are in the en- suite bathroom and guard cat is in hot pursuit. The door of the en-suite is thrown open, and bangs on the bin behind the door. "Take that" thinks guard cat to the monsters - that gave you a fright eh?
Mummy is still in bed.
And Lady Cat is looking on in amazement that guard cat has not yet caught the monsters and saved the planet.
The monsters move to mummy's shoes. "I'll get you" says guard cat as he hugs the shoe tight, wrapping his paws around it and scratching them hard. "Take that"!
Mummy gets up and looks at her phone - Saturday 13 May | 05.58
The monsters seem to have disappeared. Guard cat swirls 'round Mummy's legs as she gets his breakfast ready.
Good job thinks guard cat. I saved her from the monsters.
Meanwhile Daddy sleeps.
Do you feel you could concentrate on your work, if only others were not galloping all around you, causing drama, and stealing your peace of mind?
Do you reach your breaking point when you feel personally attacked? I.e. when someone scratches your metaphorical shoes.
Do you avoid certain situations at work, lack confidence or hate doing certain tasks? Would you like help finding your Achilles heel? Would you like to live a more fulfilled and positive work life? If so then contact me and together we can work out a plan of action to give you the confidence to always be the best version of you.
Sometimes in work we have a breaking point that causes us to behave in a certain way that is not always the best version of our self.
Our breaking point or Achilles heel (a weakness or vulnerable point) may not be know to ourselves and so we get into a circle that we can't get out of where breaking point is reached, unwanted behaviour takes place and repeat.
Sometimes others recognise our breaking point and use this to manipulate a situation for themselves. This can manifest itself in the form of bullying or abuse.
As mental health awareness week draws to a close, looking after your mental hygiene has never been more important. Do you know what your breaking point is? See if you can spot mine below!
In today's chapter of guard cat, guard cat thinks there are monsters in the house that he needs to chase - mainly they are in the bedroom where mummy is sleeping. But no matter he will protect her by galloping around the bedroom and planting his claws nosily into the furniture.
These monsters can not hide from guard cat.
The monsters are also behind the curtains so he gallops up and down the window sill, poking his head out from behind the curtains to check that mummy is still alive and that a loose monster has not killed the person who will no doubt get up in two minutes to feed him.
Mummy stays in bed.
The monsters move to the hall so guard cat leaps from the window sill and gallops up and down the corridor making small but perceptible miaow noises.
Crash! The monsters are in the en- suite bathroom and guard cat is in hot pursuit. The door of the en-suite is thrown open, and bangs on the bin behind the door. "Take that" thinks guard cat to the monsters - that gave you a fright eh?
Mummy is still in bed.
And Lady Cat is looking on in amazement that guard cat has not yet caught the monsters and saved the planet.
The monsters move to mummy's shoes. "I'll get you" says guard cat as he hugs the shoe tight, wrapping his paws around it and scratching them hard. "Take that"!
Mummy gets up and looks at her phone - Saturday 13 May | 05.58
The monsters seem to have disappeared. Guard cat swirls 'round Mummy's legs as she gets his breakfast ready.
Good job thinks guard cat. I saved her from the monsters.
Meanwhile Daddy sleeps.
Do you feel you could concentrate on your work, if only others were not galloping all around you, causing drama, and stealing your peace of mind?
Do you reach your breaking point when you feel personally attacked? I.e. when someone scratches your metaphorical shoes.
Do you avoid certain situations at work, lack confidence or hate doing certain tasks? Would you like help finding your Achilles heel? Would you like to live a more fulfilled and positive work life? If so then contact me and together we can work out a plan of action to give you the confidence to always be the best version of you.