Resolution

My resolution for 2013 is to stop letting people take me for granted. At work, at home, at church...people think that I will just do things because they say so, whether it is in my best interest or not.
At home - why does asking "when is this going to be done?" mean that I have to pop up and do it? I don't even think anyone does it on purpose. I just do it and then go "what was I thinking?". This is my fault and I have to stop it...and not get angry when I do give in and do stuff.

At work, I have to resign myself to the fact that I get paid for my job and that is all I can expect. There will be no bonuses, no perks and, of course, no thanks. Now all I have to do it stop going above and beyond and simply do my job. Maybe if I stop answering questions about stuff that should be handled by others, they would see that I am valuable when I choose to help but not accessible when my job and responsibilities need doing. I should just tell people to call our HQ...however today I did try that and the questioning party had gone over my head and received no satisfaction. So I answered the questions, tested the programs and helped out...I received a thank you for it. Well, it's something.

At church...well, that one is dicey because I have to stop letting the slights and insults directed towards me sink into my skin, but never be addressed by my mouth. Today, I let someone know that they had slighted me and that I was not going to put up with it anymore. In fact, I have decided to save my talents for writing for my blogging and family and not be put off by the fact that my ministry just assumes I can produce poetry and devotions with no effort or time.

Am I ready to let people poorly of me? Yes - because I am hoping that I can get them to respect me for what I am and what I do.

So here it is - accept me for what I am and treat me as a valuable asset. If you can't do that for me, then I have no use for you.