Tag: syndicated

Today’s coping tip is to take a small step towards a goal that matters to you.

I’ve been working on a coaching certification. I don’t really need it, but it will help in the future if I end up changing to a new club or role. I’m trying to take time every few days to work through a video and a quiz.

This is a good reminder to keep doing that, so I’ll watch one tonight.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQL Server Central newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s coping tip is to write down three things you can look forward to in the next month.

Easy.

1. Visiting my daughter. I’m heading up this weekend to watch her play and hang out
2. SQL Saturdays – Boston and Toronto, exciting to get back to a few events
3. Open Gyms – Volleyball won’t start for another month, but I have a few gyms I’m hosting for kids that aren’t playing now. Looking forward to seeing them out on the court.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQL Server Central newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s coping tip is to be willing to share how you feel and ask for help when needed.

This has been something that I never did well. My parents and others I respected as a child taught me to suck it up, work through issues, be strong and independent. All good qualities, but as with anything, you can take this too far. I think far too many people of my age and older did a poor job of sharing their feelings with others. We also struggle unnecessarily by not asking for help.

I’ve learned that sharing feelings isn’t bad. I’m not less capable, nor am I less of a professional, coach, husband, father, etc. I can still be accountable for whatever and not like it or not feel good about something. I can also ask for help when needed.

I’m getting better about providing feedback to others in my life without griping or complaining, at least, I think I am. Recently I’ve pinged a few people to let them know that I do need help prepping for some work things because I’m busy, and because I need help in ensuring I have my schedule correct. With all the things I do, it’s easy to lose track of sessions, deadlines, and more.

The pandemic has taught me to better let people know how I’m doing, and if I’m overwhelmed, ask for help.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQL Server Central newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.