Slow but steady!

Sometimes it's hard not to get a little jealous of other people's success. I had one of those moments today when somebody I knew got their break, and they took it:) the jealousy comes not from not wanting that person to succeed, but more fear of will I get my break or opportunity.

This year has taught me a lot. In the course of 12 months, I quit my job, left behind my profession as a counselor, and learned the difficulties that come from trying to run a business. I learned a lot about what I didn't want, and a little bit about what I do want.

More than anything I have learned about the power of patience, being open, and just staying in the race. I have stepped back, and started watching successful people.  I have started to examine their paths and similarities. The biggest thing that I have noticed is that most of them have put in their time. They worked their way up, and they were always ready for opportunities. 

My goals may be different than a lot. What I really want more than anything is a career that I can have based at home, and something allows me to have independence.  I realize that what I want is very possible, but I also realize that it is not just going to show up at my door.  I started this blog this week because more than anything I want to share my journey with others. I want to learn from other people about their experiences and how they have created the life they wanted.

My goal this week in regards to my career is to simply be open for opportunities and possibilities.  I am excited to see what I discover.

Finding my way

    I have always been the disorganized type.  I have the best of intentions. I can map out an organization plan that people would die for, but implementing the plan is another deal. I am horrible at doing things on a consistent basis. In all honesty, I think that is the key to a lot of the areas in my life that I am trying to change. I am horrible about doing things on a day to day basis. 

  One of the statements I would make to parents about setting rules was that “They needed to set rules that they could enforce even on their worst day.”  I think this is also true for habits, and goals that you set for yourself. The changes we make need to be something we can do even on our worst days.  They need to be realistic.

  I think a big part of my struggle is that I constantly compare myself to others, and the reality is that I am never going to be like everybody else. Nor do I really want to be, but I do want to be more organized, and I do want our home and car to be cleaner.  I just have to a find a way to do it all on mine and my husband’s terms instead of everybody else’s. 

  So my goal in regards to organization this week is to simply start doing something one task a day that I would normally not do, and I mean it can be pretty simple. Like throwing away trash, loading the dishwasher, or going through the mail.  I want to do one task a day, and at the end of the week I want to see how much it makes a difference. I think I will be surprised. 

Starting a blog!

I have tried multiple times in the past two years to start a blog. I love the idea of a blog, and think it would be a great way to share my life, adventures, and experiences with the world.  I have not, however, been very good at being consistent with blogging.  I haven’t really known what to write about.  But yesterday I got an idea for a way to create a blog that would also be a good hobby for myself, and a way for me to work on my long term goals as well.  So I decided I would utilize my blog to share what articles, resources, and ideas that I find on the following topics; health, spirituality, career, finances, organization, entertainment/adventures, and other experiences.  

 I am very excited. I am going to keep it short and sweet today.  Let the adventures and blogging begin…..This week I plan on writing about saving money this holiday season, and starting my New Year's Resolutions early:)