Sunday, October 29, 2017

The Art Of Codestiny Sheryl Sandberg CEO

By Ann Allen


At some time in life, most individuals experience a loss. Whether that be the loss of a loved one, friendship, relationship or job. When it comes to the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one, the feeling can be overwhelming. That is what happened to CEO Executive and Lean In and expert in the art of codestiny Sheryl Sandberg when her husband passed suddenly while on vacation in 2015.

In 2015, Mr. Goldberg died suddenly and unexpectedly while on vacation in Mexico from a heart attack. It was an event that devastated and destroyed Ms. Sandberg. As a result, the businesswoman decided to document the emotional journey as part of the grieving process. As a result, the businesswoman and author now shares that experience in a book titled Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy.

One main point the author makes is that why people can eventually move forward in life, grief never goes away completely. Although, while sadness remains, it can and will get better with time. According to Sheryl, the title of the book is based on a Facebook post written shortly after the loss during the first 30 days of grief.

While most people would rather a loved one be present after death, this is not an option. As such, Sheryl calls this Option A. Whereas, Option B allows for others to substitute or sit in for the lost loved one. As Option A is not available, then Option B becomes the only possibility. So, after using Option B as a mantra, Sheryl began to face the adversity head on in the realization that nothing could replace that which the businesswoman had lost.

In conjunction with the book, there is also an online resource named after the book known as OptionB.org, the website offers information, guides, resource materials and an online discussion group for individuals going through adversity, grief and hardship. As a result, many individuals have found support and solidarity by talking with others whom have or are going through similar situations.

Individuals facing adversity through hardship, loss or other factors share stories with others going through similar experiences on the forum. In doing so, many find solace, solidarity and support. In addition, the organization also provides resources which can assist in building resilience.

According to Ms. Sandberg, in the beginning phases of grief, most feel like life will never get better after the loss of a loved one. In fact, Sheryl and many others often feel that nothing, regardless of all the support of friends and family can make one feel okay ever again. Even when others who have experienced a loss tell those new to the grieving process it will get better, it can be difficult to believe or process those statements.

It should be noted that while this is the case, there is no set amount of resilience which individuals are born with, something a psychologist once told Sheryl while going through the process. Ultimately, each person is different and it can often take some longer than others to move through the grieving process.




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