Today has been an almost perfect day professionally. Or the perfect culmination to a challenging week. Or not... just, a really wonderful day.
I've been part of a particular group at work, which has nothing to do with my job (i.e. an employee related thing) which was challenging, but very rewarding. Today was our 'annual event'. I led this event and it went off almost hitch-free, I met a lot of wonderful people and I earned a lot of respect and brownie points.
Why it's a specially wonderful day, is because the respect and brownie points are for me doing what I do and being me. It's intensely rewarding to know that who you are, is appreciated. Not because you did something for someone, but just because you are you. What this means to me, is being calm and patient, is asking questions instead of making accusations, is doing the right thing - accepting blame and correcting mistakes as soon as you realise that it's a mistake. It's also about being nice to people, just because they are people.
Today, I am more than just happy with myself, I am proud of myself. For me, this is a phenomenal thing.
