So today I did something different. I’ve always had this thing about being a certain way at work, keeping a certain image, especially as a manager. One of confidence, one of resilience and one where I don’t show anyone my weaknesses.
But today I went in and told my manager that I’m not ok, I’m struggling, my anxiety is back and I may need some time out.
Honestly, I felt so much better to just tell the truth and no longer pretend that I was ok. A sense of relief and weirdly acceptance slowly filled my body.
Thank you for giving me the strength to be honest. Next step is to stop feeling bad about not being 100% all the time.
©️BijM01, April 2019
Normal is not real 