There are few problems in the workplace that are truly insurmountable – this one of my core beliefs. I always thought that with perspective and creativity, almost anything can be solved.
That was until I met our kitchen (which is now qualifies as a work problem – it is the office canteen).
Despite a weekend of reorganising and decluttering, I was defeated by the maximum stuff / minimum space equation.
Here is the kicker: I am vegetarian and a terrible cook. Why on earth did we think it necessary to acquire a prawn deveiner? Still in its packaging!
I usually approach any problem with the same strategy applied to the game of Tetris: move this block and that block, everything should fit.
Try as I might, on this occasion, my efforts did not yield the perfect Pinterest-worthy “after” photo I’d envisioned.
But experience has taught me a lot. Knowing to pause when you feel overwhelmed and recharge is just as essential as knowing when to push forward.
Sometimes, you can be so focused on the long-term goals that the present moments don’t work. I learned the hard way not every task deserves relentless pursuit.
As November unfolds and we head into 2025, this incident was a timely reminder for me to adopt the best possible mindset.
So, this weekend, I’ll be making a trip to Bunnings. As it turns out, one of my other core beliefs is the best solution might just be asking for advice.