Are you available 24/7? Do you let yourself get interrupted from conversations, at meetings, while in the bathroom? Do you feel you must answer a voicemail or e-mail immediately or you may lose business, or miss out on a personal event? Do you expect others to take your call no matter when you call or what the other person is doing? Are you frustrated when your e-mail is not answered while you stare at the screen after just pushing send? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, I have some news for you…WE ARE NOT ALL BRAIN SURGEONS!!!
You know technology is a wonderful thing but as with all new things, we don’t have past generations to teach us how to use it wisely. Have you ever noticed a person driving erratically, I used to think the person ahead of me was a drunk driver only to find out their head is down because they are TEXTING! Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone, only to be interrupted constantly by their phone? This is especially bothersome while I am in an appointment, paying for someone’s time. The sign of a true professional is one who will devote their time to the task at hand.
It sounds like I am gripping but I am really making a plea to all to live in the moment and be present with who you are and what you are doing. Some people will boast of their ability to multi task, in reality they are doing many things at once and not one thing to the best of their ability. So remember, we aren’t all brain surgeons, but we are all capable of enjoying positive connections with each other, even if it doesn’t come as fast as the press of a button.
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I love when I catch a blog post that seems to come at just the right time. We all need boundaries and own the right to set them. But, honestly, sometimes I'll hear a message come in and it takes every ounce of self-control...not to jump for it and respond. But, NEVER would text while driving!! :)
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