Okay, so yesterday I was messing around with some animal totem stuff, and I ended up focusing on the penguin. Sounds kinda random, right? But hear me out.
It all started with me just feeling…stuck. Like I was going in circles with a project and not really getting anywhere. I remembered reading something about animal totems and how they can sometimes give you a different perspective. So, I thought, “What the heck, might as well try it.”
First thing I did was hit up the internet and searched for “penguin animal totem meaning.” I skimmed through a bunch of sites, and the stuff that really jumped out at me was about adaptability, resilience, and community. Penguins live in some seriously harsh environments, right? And they stick together. That resonated.
Then, I decided to do a little visualization thing. I closed my eyes, took some deep breaths, and tried to picture a penguin. Not just any penguin, but my penguin totem, if that makes sense. I pictured it waddling around on the ice, diving into the freezing water, and then popping back up with a fish. It was surprisingly vivid.
After that, I grabbed my notebook and started jotting down whatever came to mind. I asked myself questions like, “How can I be more adaptable in this situation?” and “How can I leverage my team’s strengths to get through this?” It wasn’t like some magical answer appeared, but it did help me reframe the problem.
Here’s what I actually did, step by step:
- Research: Googled “penguin animal totem” and read several articles.
- Visualization: Closed my eyes and imagined a penguin, focusing on its qualities.
- Journaling: Wrote down my thoughts and feelings, asking myself how the penguin’s traits could help me.
- Action: Came up with three actionable steps based on my journaling.
The action steps were key. I realized I was being too rigid in my approach. I needed to be more willing to try different things and to lean on my colleagues for support. So, I scheduled a brainstorming session with my team and we came up with some new ideas. I also started experimenting with a different workflow that I’d been hesitant to try before.
Did it magically solve all my problems? Nope. But it did give me a boost of energy and a new way to look at things. And honestly, that’s sometimes all you need.
The Result?
Well, the project is still ongoing, but I definitely feel like I’m making progress again. I’m more open to new ideas, and I’m working better with my team. Plus, I’ve got a cool mental image of a penguin to pull out whenever I need a little reminder to be adaptable and resilient.
It’s a little weird, I know, but hey, it worked for me. Maybe give it a try sometime!
