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I Had An Epiphany

The same way that I prepare my meals, clothes, body for the work week, I also need to prepare my MIND for the work week.
I am an introvert who works in an open office space, surrounded by talkative extroverts. It's draining, because they constantly tell me how quiet I am, and recently have been making of fun how little and how healthily I eat.

I have to prepare my mind for the toxic environment that I have to be in for 8 hours per day.

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Byron8by7 · M

I had similar experiences in office environments where I worked. In one, I was at a semi-cubicle in between two shopaholic / constantly yakking women. They teased me about my healthy food choices and that I read books on my breaks. I chalked it up to jealousy. I was able to tune them out somewhat with headphones, and I steeled myself for the challenge every day.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 What does 'steeled myself for the challenge' every day mean?
Its annoying and I dread going to work.

Byron8by7 · M

@iamnikki It means I mentally prepared myself, to make it through overhearing their inane chatter all day long.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 I see. What do you do for work now?

Byron8by7 · M

@iamnikki Warehouse labor.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 I see. Do you like it? I've done it for about 2.5 years. Hated it.

Byron8by7 · M

@iamnikki I am looking elsewhere for something more meaningful, not grunt work.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 I undersand. What do you want to do?

Byron8by7 · M

@iamnikki Clerical in a healthcare environment.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 go for it