I’m reading A High Performing Mind and today’s events got me thinking about how the book mentions not taking the behaviour of others, or their comments, personally. I really didn’t think much of it at the time, but that quickly changed when I picked up some meds at the pharmacy.

Typical of my nature and bearing, I made an entrance to the pharmacy, as I usually do. Suddenly, the pharmacy tech looked and shouted out into the hallway at some people behind me, “There wasn’t anyone waiting out there was there?” She gave me hateful looks, as if I were a real life Karen whose entitled entrance had spoiled her entire life. Not to be shaken by her behaviour, I was patient with her when she asked my name and rang up my prescription. After I paid,I paused for a moment and told her to have a nice day. I really meant it, but I could see from her face that she hated me as a lifeform and I should leave promptly.

While driving to my next appointment, I thought about how hateful that pharmacy tech was, and I was offended. I don’t think I did anything wrong. Then, I thought about the book and how taking things personally can really throw us off our habits and goals. Maybe that pharmacy tech was having a bad life. Maybe she hated the way I look. Maybe she was going to be in a sour mood regardless of what happened. I don’t know, but I decided to let it go and press on with my day.

When I got to my appointment, I was told the doctor would be delayed and that I should try to wait until he could see me later in the day because his schedule is pretty full. Originally, after learning it was a surgical delay, I thought about rescheduling. Later, the receptionist told me that we should probably reschedule and bumped it up to next Tuesday, which is fine.

I really didn’t mind rescheduling as these things happen in life. On the drive home, I thought about my life and what I want for the remaining years of it. Decided I will do the 75 Day Hard challenge, but I will modify it for safety and recovery. To get things started, I’ll create a workout plan so I can cut down on daily decision fatigue that can set in if you are always trying to decide what you want to do. Will post this evening and get started tomorrow. I’m a little nervous about it because I’ve been so tired, but maybe I need to push myself to get stronger. Resting certainly isn’t helping. What I want in life is to consistently be active with projects and goals. I don’t want to go back to the years I spent in despair and hopelessness.

While today has not gone to plan, I have goals to reach for the day. I got some reading done, and I did research for the book I’m writing. I took time to wrestle with suggestions in the book I’m reading to improve my mental performance. And now, I’m going to take a short nap before creating the 75 Day Hard workout routine that I will post this evening.

Thanks for following. I hope you remember not to take things personally when you are offended. It really isn’t worth getting so upset over what other people think about you. Instead, wish that person a genuinely good day and shake off their judgmental dust. And get back to being the wonderful you that you are!