Today, I learnt again about the refreshing power of doing work you love.
A colleague was complaining about having a slow day and feeling drained. Instead of indulging in her mood, I delegated a task she usually thrives on to her.
She looked at me in disbelief, shocked that I was giving her a task when she was complaining about not being in an “up” mood. She took on the task grudgingly.
2 hours later, she turned in the completed task, looking much brighter. I looked through the work she did, and I was amazed at how good she was at this.
Something interesting then occurred. She thanked me for lifting her spirit. Unlike her initial thought when I gave her the task, she did not feel more drained. Completing the task actually refreshed her energy.
I am thankful for the opportunity to do work that refreshes me. I am thankful for writing, daily.