The other night I woke up at 2:30 a.m. from a bad dream about my former employer. I had a bit of a bad experience with this boss and it still bothers me when I think about it.
The odd thing is I am in such a better position in my life now than I was 5+ years ago when I had this other job. Why do I still have bitter feelings about an event that ultimately improved my quality of life drastically?
I suppose it is pretty common to have negative feelings about a difficult time in your life. Maybe it was trouble with a roommate, family member, boyfriend, boss, etc. I decided I need to remember a few things that will help me shift my perspective:
1. Things happen for a reason. Nothing is random.
2. What did I learn from the experience?
3. Am I better off today because of the experience?
4. Why do I let this person, even 5 years later, still affect my happiness?
The bottom line is that I am in charge of my own happiness. From now on, whenever I think about this former boss and I feel that knot in my gut, I will remind myself I need to be thankful for what happened. I am so much better off.
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