The Importance of Finding and Keeping a Job you Love

                There are so many articles and books about “Loving Your Job” and" Finding the Right Job".  I once asked a student, “What is it that you love so much that you would do for free”?  He thought about it for several seconds, and then replied, “if I tell you that I would be broke, wouldn’t I?   My response was, “only if you decide that you would be”. 

                Finding enjoyment in your work is very valuable, and would certainly increase your probability of becoming financially stable.  Some may say, will I be forever seeking that perfect job if I am to find fulfillment?.  Others may express that this will lead to total frustration.  Not really!  There is a small minority that will seek out work that they are passionate about that really supports their lifestyle.  However, even if the perfect job is not there, it is the way that you approach the job and its challenges.  According to writer, Kerry Harmon, “people worry too much about whether they have the skills needed to take on a loftier role, and they fret about failing”.  Is this you?

                I once took a job because I thought I could make a difference, and I would be doing something I loved. Looking back, this job literally made me sick.  I would walk in the door at 8:00 am, and by 8:15 I would have the worse headache in the world.  During the day, I would get what felt like, ‘pins and needles’ in my head.  However, at the end of the day, whether it was 5:00 pm or beyond, the headache would immediately disappear. The job was making me sick! BUT, I needed to work and assist with supporting my family.    Unfortunately, I was underpaid and not appreciated.  However, if I had taken another approach, the job might have taken another turn. 

                Taking positive approaches in finding and keeping a job that you love will allow you to discover who you are.  Some of these small irritants that I encountered could have made “life on the job” less taxing if they were approached differently.  Here is what I have learned:  Know that your job and the people on the job do not define you; patting yourself on the back anyway can make all the difference; you have to plan small segments of time for yourself—even on the job; celebrate your success (with others that appreciate you or alone, but celebrate).

               Please know that I am not encouraging anyone to stay in a job wherein they are totally miserable, or leaving when they have families that need their support.  In essence, life is too short to spend time ‘bickering with your spirit’ in trying to find a place in the sun. Find Out Who You Are and Do It On Purpose!

Here is something to think about:

The one thing that you have that no one else has is you: Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision.  So write, and draw and build, and play and dance, and live only as you can!

Remember, Success Is Your Destiny!

Star Thrower: Making a Difference

 

        I recently saw a documentary entitled “Start Throwers”.  I went on to read a few excerpts from the Loren Eiseley story with the same name.   Star throwers are individuals who make a difference one life at a time.  Sometimes the difference is reading a story to a  young child, or visiting the sick, or maybe building a person’s self esteem.

        I have had the opportunity to be a part of a Star Thrower, who just happens to be a young woman of the ripe old age of 19.  Morgan has truly been a star thrower ever since she was in the 5^th grade.  How do I know this? I was her 5^th grade teacher.  AND, yes, I am smarter than a 5^th grader.   Morgan is always listening, coaching, telling others how awesome they are.  She likes to build up others’ self esteem. 

        Recently, I heard that Morgan had been assisting two females.  She has taken one of them to an aquatics center and just “hung out” with her.  She talks to her about friendship, family and anything else this little girl wants to discuss.  This little one had been bullied at school, and needed some inspiration to go on.  Morgan’s next new friend is a 16 year old, that is academically awesome, however socially inept.  Ms. Morgan rose to the occasion to just listen and allow some of her own stories of success,—surface, and take her to the movies.  I too want to make a difference for Morgan, which is why I have set up a GOFUNDME account for her.  Yes, I have.  Morgan has been doing all of this without any financial support.  Please help me to help Morgan.  Thanks for sharing and your support.  Go to: http://www.gofundme.com/wq4d5u9h