I'm still not totally sold on the idea of firm resolutions, yet live more for subtle ideas.
In 2014 I would like to resolve to work smarter, not harder. Two jobs + family + everything in between = copious amounts of stress for me. Stress of will this laundry ever get done? Will rent be paid on time this month? Will the client
Recently, I've learned that a big factor in my stress is my day job. I work as a counselor/adviser at a community college. I know I know, it doesn't seem that stressful, but the endless meetings and to-do lists and conferences away from home and long hours just take a toll on me. Plus the constant student conferences and students constantly needing something from me. My employer offers some amazing benefits, but I would honestly trade those amazing benefits for a less-stressful work environment.
Yesterday was my first day back after two weeks off (one of the perks!)
I told Tay that I felt defeated. All I wanted to do was lay my head in bowl of macaroni and cheese and cry. And I still feel that way. I will always feel that way about working an office job. It's something that I'm not cut out for. And yeah, I'm a little late realizing that, but as for now, there isn't much I can do...expect to bitch to y'all and the husband about it!
Being confined to 4 walls and a computer screen and a constantly ringing phone and knocking at the door are not things that I enjoy. I enjoy quiet. And coffee. And dogs. And photography. And fluffy comforters. None of which are in my office.
In all honesty, I would love for 2014 to be the year that I make that huge leap of faith and transition to working photography full-time, but it's hard to make that leap. I don't even think that Evil Knievel could make that leap. I am still debating though.
So my semi achievable not calling it a resolution resolution is to work smarter, not harder.
And to play and win the lottery.
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