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Written by Rachel van Doorene
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 10:13 |
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 Dear Reader
If I had to choose a word that would aptly describe this month, it would be ‘trigger’. My trigger has been technology. For those who know me well, they would agree that I am a bit of a geek. I don’t think my passion for technology lies in all the gadgets (though I do have my fair share). Rather, I love the way technology empowers you. I am able to accomplish so much more and on my terms – that is of course when it is working well. This week technology has not been my friend. I was amazed at how significantly my PC problems affected me – it triggered a whole lot more emotion than it merited.
In thinking about this, I recognized that it was not merely frustration speaking. Rather the real button it pushed linked to my sense of significance or self-worth. I am one of those people who measure my self-worth by my productivity. I expect an above-average quantity of delivery – and so in my world time is incredibly valuable – and every moment lost to technology malfunction burns.
Once again, I had to remind myself that I am of greater value than what I produce; rather my value lies in who I am. And of course when one is triggered we don’t necessarily show our best self - *blush*.
As I have chatted to friends and colleagues this week, many have spoken of their own triggers. Interestingly enough most of these triggers are relational. I have always found it a useful exercise to evaluate the buttons that are pushed when I am triggered and if you have indeed experienced ‘triggering’ this week – I encourage you to do the same.
The freedom that comes from recognizing the root of what triggers us allows us to address the ‘problem’ and move forward. I am happy to have the reminder that I am more than what I produce, and of course it helps to dilute the stress when my computer/my colleague/my friend/my partner doesn’t do what I need them to do when I need it.
Enough said. Have a fabulous week and as always enjoy the read.
Rach
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