I recently started working in my "dream job" position as an ER nurse and have finally settled in to my crazy new schedule of working 3pm-3am. Yes, I know, insane. I like to think of it as the schedule for the life of that college kid that I never was...up super late and sleep the day away. For the morning person I am, waking up at one in the afternoon after a super late shift is a new reality. But, life, and nursing especially are all about being flexible.
I have been warmly accepted in my new position and in this new job, and it has really opened my eyes to a new level of teamwork and what it means to be a team player. I am assigned a team for the day to care for a hallway of patients and it is my job to be on the same page with my teammates, be sure they have enough support, and in turn let them know if I need help. The more each of us reach out to help throughout the day there is better patient care, less stress, and higher staff morale.
It is important to feel supported in day to day life. Thinking about my work team caused me to reflect on my position as a teammate in life. I am on God's team, but how do I act as a good team member in life as a good Christian/Catholic? I think there are three factors that make a good teammate:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Action
How do I apply these to being on God's team?
1. Communication: Everyone has to know what is going on and what the plan is. Do I communicate with God? Do I pray? Do I open my heart to what His plan is for my life or is there a disconnect between what I am doing and where God is calling me?
2. Leadership: Someone has to step up and be a leader on a team. In addition, each person needs to recognize when it is best to step back and allow another to take the lead. If everyone stepped back and followed the crowd we would be sucked in to what society tells us is right and good. It is my responsibility to stand up for my faith, to take the lead in saying no to sin even when society tells me it's okay and socially acceptable.
3. Action: No team is successful without action. To be an active Catholic I need to go to church, go to confession, pray, and "walk the walk". I need to be kind to others, treat others like Jesus would. I am not perfect and these are HARD things to do!! However, I need to actively strive to follow Christ and ask for forgiveness when I fail.
You have teammates around you in life. Family, friends, etc. Be sure you are surrounded by good people who help you become the best you and stay on track to following Christ in your life. It's hard to walk it alone. Keep God close, live out your faith, and stand up for what you believe. Take it one day at a time. It will be hard at times, but there is no better team to be on than the one led by Jesus.
Feel free to comment! -Christina Marie
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