A different hat please

This post is due to an odd thought that crossed my mind as I was preparing coffee at work today.

Is it true that we are constantly wearing different hats to suit the role we are playing at any given time? And I’m not referring to De Bono’s Thinking hats concept *smile*

Presently at work there has been a lot going on and that is the best underplaying of words I can use. With that obviously follows stress, sleepless nights, anxiety and the works. However if I fast forward to a week then I am leaving on a jet plane to motherland.....and, this is how the ‘thought’ arose in my mind – there at home and in-laws I’m just a regular person visiting home after 3 years. They will have no idea of what has been happening in my life and similarly I will behave differently and sing the tune that I’m supposed to.

By using the word – supposed to, I don’t mean I’m being forced to but just that with the environment changing I too will change - It’s only but natural.

So, how do I manage the emotions that arise like a Crest and then fall through like a trough and lay in a dormant position all the time during my holiday?
I’ve also marked that I do the switch very well when I change gears i.e. wrap up work and be with R. Only that I didn’t realise it until I began writing this post!

Wonder if this is the case with everyone - coping well with the various roles you all play? Or is there a plan, way of doing so....?