EVERYDAY IS A LEARNING PROCESS

Just like the title, today I want to discuss this issue.

Today I realize that I have always been so hard on myself. Every time I do something wrong, I will stress myself out and keep on thinking about that for days especially when I'm at work. Sometimes, it is just a small mistake, but I take it very seriously and keep on blaming myself. It is good at some times because I acknowledge it and am eager to improve. But, the thing is I don't move on from the mistake and keep on thinking about it for days. This thing makes my head and my heart full of worries. 

But, now I don't want to be like that. Especially when we're working in the tech field, we always face different kinds of issues and problems. We will never be able to understand and know everything because this technology is huge. No one can know everything. It is normal to have the feeling 'oh I want to prove to my boss that I can do it.' But, when we keep this mindset to ourselves, we will stress ourselves out whenever we fail to do something.

That's why it is so very important to accept and be peaceful about not knowing everything even when we feel that thing is so simple and easy. No one can know everything! Whenever we failed to do something, take that as a learning opportunity because without fail, we will not know the real solution to that problem. So, be peaceful about it. Nowadays, I always keep this in mind. Whenever I'm getting an error or do something wrongly, I will tell myself  'It is okay. This is new to you. Remember that you are a Junior DBA. As a junior, you got so many things to learn and improve in the future. Take this as a learning opportunity and improve yourself to become a better DBA.' Database Administrator is a tough job. It is required to be meticulous attention to detail. Not everyone can have this opportunity as I do. So many of my friends say that they want to become a DBA but do not get an opportunity to become one. So, I should be proud of myself to be able to have this experience to make this field as my career.

I think in every field as well, you don't need to be so hard on yourself. Make every day as a learning process for you. Even when you are already in a senior position. We as human beings always make mistakes. Take that as a lesson, be more focused, and try to improve. If you're Muslim, keep on setting a prayer and ask for HIS blessing. Do not ever forget HIM in any situation. If you have a problem, just talk to HIM. HE knows what you don't know. HE knows what's good for you or what's not. Remember that okay. I have done this several times whenever I have no idea how to solve a certain problem, I will recite a prayer. I will put my heart and soul into it and ask for HIS guidance. It works every time even when I face a problem regarding my job that involves technical terms, I just tell HIM everything in details (what error I face and how should I solve this thing...etc) I will tell HIM everything because HE is all-knowing, right. So, try this method. Do not keep everything inside. Talk to HIM. 

That's all I can advise to you. I want to be a stress-free person. Life is too short to stress yourself out. You should totally enjoy your life to the fullest! Life is not all about working. Do not make your work as your priority. Make yourself as your priority! Your happiness matters the most okay. 

I think that's all. Adios.