I feel lower than dirt. Stupid and embarrassed

When u get back, u can bring it up if u choose, for now focus on the time away and go easy on yourself!

It's hard.

Most people actually do forget to breathe regularly when under stress. A few deep breaths, in through the nose, fill your lungs entirely, then slowly out through your mouth in a controlled exhale...repeat about 7-8 times.

It also helps to remember that 100 years from now, absolutely no one alive is going to care at all, about anything happening today (well...with the exception of the total lack of action on climate change, bit thats going on all of our heads, not you individually)!!!

In al seriousness though, taking those deep breaths and centering yourself on your priorities is a very good way to handle things and if nothing else, it usually makes me feel better anyway! Good luck and remember you still have value no matter what!

issues. If a system is not user friendly, it us the fault of the company, not you.

You’re not stupid, you just made a mistake. You probably had a lot on your mind as you were preparing to leave. And those damn phone systems are a pain in the ass.

Please take care of yourself and try not to worry too much about the phone recording. There’s nothing wrong with you. We all make mistakes. Everything’s going to be okay.

my self-esteem is in the toilet

with yourself. In the scheme of things what these mistakes are are very small indeed.

The worst thing is the lies we tell ourselves. And I agree with the conscious breathing. I actually thinking mindful breathing meditations help tremendously.

You are OK. Really.

my self esteem is just eroded away

I recommended Recovery International. They have a website and a FB page and they helped me more than any other programs.

I really need to straighten out my thoughts

And when it happens I tend to blame myself, only to find out later, sometimes, that it was the system that was messing up.

It's especially embarrassing at work. I'm fortunate in that I have colleagues and IT support who are supportive and affirming.

Even so, I often feel stupid when confronted with some IT issue--including working the whistles and bells on my phone.

I also find when i confess my digital cluelessness, and even exaggerate it some, I often get a sympathetic response. A little humorous self-deprecation can go a long way.

Hang in there! And best wishes.

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thanks for your support. My boss sent out an email to everyone saying it's be out, cc'd me (to induce guilt? Passive-aggression?) Talking about how they'll have scheduling issues. Wow