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I started writing a post the other day about how unmotivated I am at work right now. I then started feeling worse about things, and I realized that not only does nobody want to read about my woes, but it doesn't even make me feel better to vent like that. There's a reason why I stick to the positives on my blog, and it's not because I want everybody to think my life is perfect. It's that I've found that by doing so, I feel this push to find the positives. They are there, in every situation.
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By adjusting my thinking, I'm able to focus on the positives regarding my job too. I am lucky to have a job. That's a rather pitiful thing to say, because obviously we all wish we had jobs we were passionate about; but in this economy, and particularly in my line of business, it's not an insignificant thing to say. I'm also extremely grateful for the amount of flexibility I have. I arrive at work late most days, and I leave early every day in order to pick up my boys. I work from home a couple times a week, which saves me time by eliminating the commute and also allows me to keep up with things like laundry. I am generally the one who stays home with the boys when they are sick or when they have doctor appointments. If I didn't have a job where I could do all these things, I'm certain it would be impossible for me to attempt this balancing act.
I found myself thinking of the movie 'City Slickers'. I completely identify with Billy Crystal's character, Mitch, although he didn't have the work/life balance issues of a mother. He did have a job that didn't inspire him, and he came back from his trip saying that he wasn't going to quit, he was just going to do it better. Well, I can't go on a cattle roundup for inspiration, and I don't even need to. I know what I need to do. I need to do my job well, and I need to make sure I spend a few minutes every week ensuring that I'm spending my time on the things that are most important to me. As long as I can do that, I know I'll be fine.
I found myself thinking of the movie 'City Slickers'. I completely identify with Billy Crystal's character, Mitch, although he didn't have the work/life balance issues of a mother. He did have a job that didn't inspire him, and he came back from his trip saying that he wasn't going to quit, he was just going to do it better. Well, I can't go on a cattle roundup for inspiration, and I don't even need to. I know what I need to do. I need to do my job well, and I need to make sure I spend a few minutes every week ensuring that I'm spending my time on the things that are most important to me. As long as I can do that, I know I'll be fine.
That is such a great post and that quote so lovely..So true, that as long as we know whats really important to us we all will be fine:)
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Kisses
great post, miss mary. i'm with you!
ReplyDeletelove this post Mary! & i like to focus on the positives too - it really helps keep me optimistic.
ReplyDeletei'll have to come back to this post when i start working in January.
Hi Mary - I can relate, sometimes I wonder whether the working thing is all worth it. I know it's for money and sanity and other complex stuff, but when you are a working mother (and your boys are little aren't they?) it's hard to see the value when you are not enjoying every minute of your job.
ReplyDeleteI think blogging does make you see the positive side of life, but at times I also find that I am just melancholy and all that positivity just doesn't chime. It's OK to be low for a day or two!
I hope the feelings pass though - I know exactly what you mean...
Lou x
I get it. It's hard to adjust your thinking. I struggle with it, but you are so right. Thanks for this post and for the perspective.
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