Should We Tell Everyone Our Target Goals?

Should We Tell Everyone Our Target Goals?

Should We Tell Everyone Our Target Goals?  Dude, there are two unqualified answers to this question and it's NO and NO, period.  True, it's so ideal to be transparent and be an 'open book' but experts have coined this acronym 'TMI', i.e. too much information.  First of the list of NO-NOs is NOT to be an 'open book' WHEN it pertains your health.  Even the HIPAA regulation in the U.S. clearly protects a patient's health information.  Oooops, we're NOT implying that if you confide to someone your health issues, they will make matters worse for you.  Nope, NOT to that extent BUT here's the thing📗📙📘

Without being cynical, generally, people have that tendency to adjust their behavior WHEN they find out you have or had a specific medical condition.  WHILE it might be obvious, it does change the lens by WHICH you are viewed.  So, WHAT'S the key?  It's about striking the 'BALANCE'.  At hindsight, it behooves that we establish those 'guard rails' of WHAT you deem appropriate in your culture OR environment and WHAT is NOT.  The crucial question then is, HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?  YES, timing is key in figuring out your own cadence and balance. The WHAT and WHEN of WHAT to reveal is very personal and the timing needs to be BALANCED with creating unnecessary anxiety OR even distractions❎❎❎

YES, transparency is a 'watchword' in the workplace these days and it is quite easy to understand.  After all, people conduct their work in plain view, and which leads me to ask, should they NOT be more open and accountable?  YES absolutely.  BUT again, without being cynical, there is always that 'dark side' of things.  Basic questions staring in our face are:  HOW MUCH of myself and my emotions can I share💦💦💦

Ultimately, is there a point WHERE our being transparent can become toxic?  True, TRANSPARENCY is healthy as it builds trust and it is empowering no less.  HOWEVER, WHEN TRANSPARENCY is manifested OR displayed quite wantonly [I'll call it CARELESSLY sometimes], OR responded to with dispassion and nonchalance, it be can very quickly become a barrier between WHERE you are and WHERE you need to be.  NOW, WHY DON'T we focus on the 'darker side'😗😗😗

Our takeaway:  I earnestly believe that if and WHEN TRANSPARENCY prevails, it's a win-win for everyone, be it at your home, at the workplace OR even in your owned business forays.  It is in the somber moments and difficult conversations WHERE being TRANSPARENT requires more tactfulness and immense consideration.  Your being TRANSPARENT during serious pivotal moments can backfire, right?  So, this all boils down for us to do the BALANCING ACT💥💥💥