http://www.mensxp.com/special-features/today/34993-if-you-think-you-are-going-nowhere-in-life-take-a-deep-breath-and-read-this.html
^^ Have a read if you like, it brings up some really good life theories and healthy mind-set ideas. What stemmed my 'mini crisis' was that the other night - I went straight from hostessing at The Business Travel Show to waitressing at my local tapas restaurant. I was over-tired and over-worked. I questioned 'Am I getting anywhere in my professional practice by running myself to the ground to try and financially survive in London?'
I resorted to the reflective practice of noting 2 good things which had happened me that day...
1) I practised a skill which I hadn't in a while - I spoke French to some customers in the restaurant and it reminded me how much I love speaking the language. On reflection it sparked a linguistic passion in me to try and brush up on my former (80%) fluency.
2) I also have set a date set in March with my friend's brother who is a film student to spend a day filming the original scene myself and my actor friend wrote. It will be nice to dedicate a full day to creative and productive work.
By actively noting these 2 good events - I felt a lot better.
Loved reading this. You're so right about overworking and losing sight of our professional practice, it's so hard to find the balance. I have a 'mini crisis' about the same thing quite often!!! But I love your positive outlook and finding the positive side to every situation!!
ReplyDeleteI always say - if you don't laugh, you'd cry. It is difficult, but once you allow yourself to keep upbeat and positive it becomes easier. We still all have our mini crisis days though, it's the nature of the game isn't it? :)
DeleteLove this article thankyou for sharing it. I always so you have to make mistakes to know where you truly belong.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to loose track on why you are doing something. I have found using these podcasts quite useful to keep motivated and inspired...
https://motivationtomove.com/podcasts/daily-boost-podcast/
That's so true - What a lovely way to put it. If we didn't make the mistakes we have made - then we wouldn't be where we are. Everything happens for a reason.
DeleteLife can get on top of me sometimes in terms of where I think I am going - so these podcasts are something I will give a go for a bit of inspiration - thanks!
Reflection on keeping it all in perspective - bookmarked for next time - like the visuals in this piece
ReplyDeleteDefinitely want to delve furhter into reflection on keeping it all in perspective in a group session
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