News & Notes | January 13th, 2015

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The Stop Program Monday's  Number 346 January 13th, 2015 Things That Matter  by Dr. Jennifer Baker Ordinary at Work   Self-Assessment of Work Performance -- "Excellent" Job Satisfaction -- "Good to Average" I've lost track of the times I've seen forms for persons indicating their belief that their work performance was "excellent," while their job satisfaction was only "good" or "average." If we are to believe what this says it would indicate there are a disproportionate number of folks who do exceptional work, but who are also undervalued for what they do. Apparently this phenomena is not uncommon.  According to David McRaney, author of You are Not so Smart, we all have a very human tendency to give ourselves credit for being much better people than we actually are. Studies from the 1990s show that we "tend to accept credit when [we] succeed, but blame bad luck, unfair rules, difficult instructors, bad bosses, cheaters, and so on when [we] fail" (p. 158). Basically, it seems that all or most of us have an inordinate fear of being ordinary, so much so that it's very difficult for us to recognize our mistakes and acknowledge our limitations.       Click here to read more of Dr. Baker's blog,  "Things That Matter" Upcoming Workshops The Stop Program | Monday's  This program is open-ended treatment for male domestic violence offenders. Each session is 2-hours with a 10 minute break. All group sessions begin with a review of homework from the previous session, a brief mindfulness and gratitude ritual, followed by, a review of the Weekly Check-In.  Participants use The Stop Program handouts and homework, which includes forms and exercises, homework assignments and additional materials for on-going support. *Participants may enter the program anytime during the twenty-six week period.   Click here for details and registration!  Friends of Operation Us, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of Operation Us. Any donations stay in the Ozarks and are tax deductible. We strive to maintain minimal costs in our administrative overhead. You can be assured that we maximize every dollar you generously give for improving life in our communities.

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