Saying "no" at work is not part of my nature. I tend to be the creative, enthusiastic type who, when asked to generate an idea or share an opinion is perfectly willing to do so. I tend to share food, share a smile, share humorous stories, and so on.
However, after being told by my boss that I needed to "step up" my game and share more, I'm feeling resentful and cranky.
I ripped all of the photos and technology tips that I'd posted on my office door down. I packed up ALL of the the silverware, coffee, salad dressings, apples, candy, and flavored water that I'd purchased for the office.
I'm boxing up my collection of ed tech books (that I keep on my office shelves to lend out). They go home with me today as does the groovy paper I'd stocked the supply room with.
The walls are bare. When asked about my ideas for projects during this morning's one on one meeting with my Dean I firmly (ok, feebly) stated, "I'm no longer interested in those projects."
And I feel miserable.
In fact, I found myself walking through the halls of the Theater building practicing my "NO" like a two-year-old.
Self talk, "Stay firm, sister!"
"I'm as proud of what we don't do as I am of what we do." -- Steve Jobs
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