Oh man..

Sorrow is sinking in bit by bit.

When I heard of the bad news that I missed my pay rise just because of the 8 days difference..
I didn't find my heart sank.
Maybe was abit sad then.

But I guess it slowly drained my motivation to work when I headed back to my desk.

Didn't manage to do any work for the last 30 mins before work ends.
I must be glad that my manager made the right move to break the news just slightly before end of the work and it is on a Friday.

So that I have the weekends to let my sorrow dies off.
I guess I will feel better tomorrow after a rest.
But just feels really bad now..

In life, you can't win all the time.
I thought I have made a comprehensive plan.
But things don't always go smoothly as I  expected.
If it wasn't 8 days.. I think I won't be too sad.
I came in late because I need to stay a bit longer in the previous company and also errands to run..

But this resulted in monetary loss that wasn't in my expectation.

Okay. I have no choice but to suck up and try my very best to get the bonus end of the year.

Hopefully they can give me a better pay raise next year.

I guess I need to hasten my alternative income plans..

Money money money ...

For a better living.

That's one of my goal in life.

A Saturday that I am out of my cosy bed

Planned to wake up before dawn to shoot the sunrise..
But the weather forecast showed rainy clouds in the morning..

so plan failed to go ahead.
Perhaps another day.

Headed off to have breakfast before going to Lavender..
My purpose of heading out today.

It was hot while strolling from bugis.

I guess Bugis is a place where you see tourists.
I should thank them for contributing to my country gdp. haha.

Saw some interesting sights.
The road between Lavender & Bugis has rows of old shophouses.
A couple actually chose an alley to take photos.
which is definitely fine.
But I am just puzzled why do they have to choose an unsightly alley..(the back of the shophouses which is rugged..and not so pleasant)

and I happened to overhear a group of young Chinese who plans to eat durian in the day.
That is really a heaty meal to start off the day! haha
I guess it is not common for Singaporeans to do it. That's my perspective based on my experience.
Perhaps there are people who do that.
hmm but not common.
Imagine you have to carry the durian smell in your mouth for the rest of the day.
Don't think it will be pleasant.

Okay I should be heading off soon.
To collect my shoes!
My cheapest sport shoes for the last 15 years =U=

2nd Stage in Career

3 months have passed in my 2nd job!
That marks the next step in my career.
Getting used to the People, Environment & Work.
I just need to think of contributing. make a best out of me.

And I realised things always don't go according to plan.
But at least with a plan, you will not stray away from your goal.
Now with a plan, I just have to make sure that I am taking steps to attain it.

Else, it is just a plan on paper.
Come on!
It's April!

8 more months to be a better person in 2018.
Learn & Grow!
And..
Head towards the goal =U=

KAIZEN

The Spirit of KAIZEN by Robert Maurer


Effective path to change begins with small steps of kaizen.

Interestingly, you could use Kaizen in handling people when you feel angered, frightened or stressed out, by asking:
Can you help me understand more about..?
What are your thoughts about...?
What would you suggest I tell people when they state that...?
What convinced you of this path/belief/point of view..?
Can you tell me more...?

Or you could use Kaizen in coming up with a new product/service.
By asking small questions as well:
What is the smallest way we could improve one of our products?
Is there something that embarrassed me today?Bored me? Wasted my time?
Was there anything in those situations that I could learn from? 

Just have to continue to ask those questions and an answer will come eventually..

And another useful tip to handle fear and anxiety,
firstly, to relax: try the four-eight-four  techniques
Take 4 seconds to breathe in
Hold it for 8 seconds
and take 4 seconds to let it out.
X 10

Probably could try using it when I feel anxiety..

While for fear, it recommends mind sculpture.
Try to imagine doing it until you are comfortable.

I guess it is good to take small little steps..and slowly make it a habit
which it will change my other ways of doing things.

Baby steps!