If it is to be then it is up to ME

The title of this entry speaks wonders all by itself! Some times, it is down right difficult to rely on the efforts of others. You have to roll up your sleeves, get that extra cup of coffee in you, and prepare to burn that midnight oil. The world is moving at a pace to where we cannot procrastinate in the hopes that our team mates will pick up their slack. In some situations, we just have to be able to haul not only the responsibilities our titles hold, but the obligations of others as well. And in the end, we can't expect a reward or a crumb of appreciation. The world doesn't work that way. If it did, I wouldn't be blogging about the issue at hand, now would I?

Going along with the theme of TEAM DYNAMICS, when it comes to the morale of the team, there will be times when members will become frustrated and stressed out due to the expectation that their positions hold for them. Some days, it is just a heavy burden to hold and it becomes obvious that we are not machines! And it is not going to be our supervisors to come to the rescue (though we expect that)! We have to look upon the will and determination of ourselves to keep moving and HOPEFULLY, tomorrow will be a better day!

If you find yourself in a rut... my suggestion would be to take a step back and breathe. Take time to re-assess the problem in front of you. Being frustrated only waste the energy that you have already put toward solving the issue. If you need to ask for help, by all means, don't waste more time by being prideful... ASK FOR HELP! In the long run it will save time, money, and of course the aftermath of you going nuclear!

Some times, you have to rely on others... just know who you are relying on. Relying on complete strangers can lead you down a road that is not helpful. When it comes to team building, we are all working towards a goal and that goal might need every one doing different things. And those things might relate to one another. A complete stranger or someone new might not have the knowledge or experience of the person that held the position before. This is where we become adults and try to help out. Yes, it might set you back a little, but at least you're helping out the team and trying to make "the new guy" feel welcomed. This also strengthens the bonds within the unit that we call "TEAM".