Day 3 at work

NaturalBel
NaturalBel Member Posts: 542 ✭
edited November 2013 in Day to day

I am pleasantly surprised at how well it is going.  The staff have been fantastic.  

Yesterday I had a quiet word with one of the ladies there and discovered that they all are well and truly prepared to let me settle in and adapt to being back at work, and on my feet again.   She said dont be too hard on myself, and just take it one day at a time.  Just what I needed to hear.  

I am being given simple tasks to keep me busy and general serving, just to ease back in.  I am realising that a lot of the fear of going back was because my boss, who is a male, hasnt been able to communicate those words of reassurance we women love to hear.  We just want to here, its ok to start at the beginning, we understand.  I am full of energy, enthusiasm and my hyperactivity is on high with lots of smiles and perfect behaviour.  So grateful to have my job, and enjoying just working 4 hours a day.  20 hours a week.  

Its very different not having a meal break, and I am shuffling around my times to eat, which is all over the place, but I am adapting.  I am still ok to cook a meal at night, and not collapsing as I walk through the door.  I feel that preparation is vital, doing the one hour walks per day, before going back.  Also, no matter what stage you are at, get off that seat regularly, even if you just walk around whilst on the phone, it all helps to stay mobile.  

I have started using a Meditation from Google, that helped when I was stressing too much about what "might" happen, and I am noticing I havent been doing my pilates stretches, thats what I need to keep doing!  I have one more shift then the weekend, cant wait for a couple days to recover.  So far, so good!

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 ✭
    edited March 2015

    Hi Bel, Thank for keeping us updated it is really great to hear. I especially like it that your work colleague said to you 'take it one day at a time and don't be hard on yourself' - it sounds exactly what you needed to hear. Enjoy your well-deserved rest over the weekend. x Daina

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 ✭
    edited March 2015

    Hi Bel, Thank for keeping us updated it is really great to hear. I especially like it that your work colleague said to you 'take it one day at a time and don't be hard on yourself' - it sounds exactly what you needed to hear. Enjoy your well-deserved rest over the weekend. x Daina

  • Robyn W
    Robyn W Member Posts: 1,932 ✭
    edited March 2015
    I have loved to read this.What an example you are to others!I agree with you about moving.I am day 5 of second cycle and pretty much wiped out today,but I still went for my 20 min walk.Then came home and collapsed on the bed.lol.I intend to be like you when all this has finished with my attitude to things in general.En joy your weekend Bel.xoxoxRobyn.
  • Deanne
    Deanne Member Posts: 2,163 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Just like you got over your anxiety with BC and let your positiveness shine through once more, you are conquering your fears with returning to work. I am so glad that you had a quiet chat and feel reassured that things are going to work out.

    Keep smiling Bel, reading of your accomplishments gives all of us encouragement that we can get our lives back on track after treatment.

    Deanne xxoo
  • Julia44
    Julia44 Member Posts: 361
    edited March 2015

    Hi Bel, today is my 3rd day back at work too.I am doing 3 days pw till end of year and next year after school holidays going back 5 days.  I am finding it to be managable also , although very tired at nights.

    Julia

  • Julia44
    Julia44 Member Posts: 361
    edited March 2015

    Hi Bel, today is my 3rd day back at work too.I am doing 3 days pw till end of year and next year after school holidays going back 5 days.  I am finding it to be managable also , although very tired at nights.

    Julia

  • Janey235
    Janey235 Member Posts: 1,206 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Sounds like you are 'adapting' very well and I am pleased for you. As Deanne says you are an inspiration for us all to know that we will get our lives back. I won't be returning to work until the new year and there have been a lot of changes at the uni including my office. They have put me in a shared office with my boss after having an office of my own. Lots of new systems to learn too. It all sounds very daunting to me right now but after your posts, I have heart that it won't be as bad as I think. Bel, you were one of the First Ladies on here to encourage me and you continue to now. Thank you.

    Love Janey xxx

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