As most know, I am a housekeeper at a 4 star hotel. Because of the stress of my brother coming home from the military, Christmas, a vicious cold, constantly being on the go which is out of my normal routine, and the fact that yesterday was the anniversary of my hospitalization, I've been so fried at work and feeling so overwhelmed that my performance has been far below average over the past two weeks and during my last shift I was asked to leave early after completing only two rooms in 4 hours with both rooms having major cleanliness issues. I felt so awful and now I'm terrified to go back because I'm doubtful that things will get better or that I may not regain their confidence in my abilities.

I need a game plan to rebuild my confidence and prove to not only my bosses but to myself that I am perfectly capable of excellence. It must be kept simple and keep me focused without overwhelming myself with a big long checklist of everything I need to do. I know exactly what I need to do, I have not forgotten how to clean a room. It's a mind game of doubt and worry and I must overcome it. My goal is to be the best that I can be and give 110% regardless if I make mistakes. My everyday mindset must be, "Yeah, maybe I missed one little thing, but I can walk away at the end of my shift confident and proud knowing I did my absolute best and that my bosses are proud and happy with the work I do."

Here are a couple ideas, and I would like some input and other ideas on what I can do to improve my work performance.

Each day I receive a paper of the list of rooms. I would like to write on my paper three goals to work on in the room itself, and then three goals to work on my mental health. My mental health goals can be an inspiring quote, an activity, or a positive phrase.

I would also like to incorporate time into my day for mindfulness and meditation, and off work have relaxing activities to take my mind off work.