Not everything with the letter “e” is easy....
Emotions, empathy, engagement, energy, enthusiasm... all things work and home related! Everyone’s “e” baggage is packed and ready to take with you or leave behind. It’s a choice. I relate the “e” to much in life such as parenting and educating.
A huge piece of my “e” of existence is being a mom. This is an ever-evolving job, a life sentence in many ways, taking the good with the not so good. Lately it’s good, except my boy’s blonde goldilocks...like my husband reminds me, pick your battles. Yes, he would benefit from a haircut but at least now it’s not blue, black, or pink. At this stage in his young adulthood, he is well on his life journey, sporting a solid Viking look–long blonde locks and a curly beard which pleases his Danish grandmother! It is his way of expressing himself, which helps his emotional well-being in this crazy world right now!
I don’t give up easily though; I continue to educate and express my suggestions using his “day job” in fast food as an example to remind him that his appearance matters. He readily accepts my encouragement during his weekly laundry and home cooked meal visits, and challenges me at the same time! “Yes, mom...I shower before work, wear my mask, wash my hands, use my hand sanitizer, and have a clean uniform. My ball cap keeps my hair under control, and I trim my beard. Chill, mom! I’m the freaky fast delivery dude!”
He has my sense of humor, which pleases me! I see how life has changed for us all during this pandemic and how everyone needs have evolved to embrace the daily challenges! In our household the “E”s aren’t always easy but they can be entertaining when the boy is in the house! He keeps his suitcase on wheels and is never in one place for too long. He’s always ready for the next experience and expedition!
How is your foodservice department’s suitcase filled? Are you able to unpack its items to help educate, enthuse, and engage yourself and your staff? Remember, life’s a choice and how you engage it keeps the wheels turning!
- Barbara