Last week while I was waiting in the car dealership waiting room, I asked the other patrons if we could turn off the TV on which the soap opera was playing. They gladly agreed.
I get plenty of exposure to daytime drama with my clients. How many of you could win an Emmy for staring in your own story?
We create drama and attribute meaning to situations in which we lack clarity. We misinterpret and respond based on our own hypothesis. Often this conclusion is based not in fact, but in silence.
We fill the void. We forget to stop and ask for clarification Or to check out if our interpretation could be wrong. “Hey, I interpreted your lack of response as a lack of interest or unwillingness to do the job or ________. Is that what you meant or am I off?”
Time and time I see misplaced meaning put to unreturned phone calls or emails. This is where the drama begins.
I encourage you to turn off your story. By not trying to get the award for best dramatic actor in a daytime soap, you could actually win peace of mind.