It's a great feeling, knowing you can juggle all the tasks set before you. There was a point last week where I thought for just a second, maybe I can't. After I smacked myself in the forehead a couple times, it occured to me that so long as it's something you enjoy doing, there's nothing to worry about.
In fact, you just can't worry because that's when you've turned from passion... to hateful task.
Reminding myself what my goals are, why I'm making these changes in my life, why I love what I'm doing, that's the fuel that keeps me going every day. I even started cutting out photos from magazines and hanging them on the wall to remind me of my goals. I know, very high school and/or "the secret", but it honestly helps to have a visual staring me in the face every day.
Oh, and coffee. That helps too.
I can feel the bad stress loosening it's grip ever so slightly. It will always be a part of my life, but I can turn it into a good thing if I go about it the right way. Stress doesn't always have to be bad, it can be a motivator as long as it's made of passion. Passion and coffee.
Wait, stress made of coffee? That doesn't make any sense. Maybe I've had too much today.
ok, you crazy person. nice to read your ramblings again.
stressing over what your not doing takes more time and energy than doing it.
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You couldn't be more right Amy. That's exactly the thought that hit me...and it came packaged with a nice healthy dose of motivation!
How right you are. Takes more time and puts you in a frame of mind that is pretty worthless, creativity-wise.
It's so good to see a new photo and a new post. I love the other new shots up at flickr, too.
Thank you so much. It feels great to get back into the ol' swing o' things!
*gasp* Too much coffee?! Blasphemy!
I don't think cutting out pictures etc is "high school and The Secret", I think it can be helpful if you are a visual person. It helps you visualize what you want.
I just saw someone doing it in The Women and while the movie was 3 stars at best, I found that inspiring and thought "I should do it too". It's nice to have a reminder of all you are shooting for, because daily life can distract you from that.
Ok, I'm rambling. I blame the flu.
I insist you watch the original "The Women". It's fantastic! And it's on tonight on TCM. hehe You're right though, when I think back, I'm not even sure why I made the "high school" or "the secret" remark.