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I remember when I was a kid, I was so hopeful. I, like all children, could not wait to be an adult and do what I wanted. Little did I know at the age of 28 I’d be questioning what that was exactly? I have never felt more lost. Just 3 years ago while I was still in college I was very goal oriented and hopeful for what was to come once I graduated. Now I wonder where that optimistic girl has gone.
With only 3 months left in the year, 2009, I am determined to figure out what that is and not start a new year just going through the motions. I need to start living with a purpose. I think the key to success in life is to be goal oriented and I haven’t had goals for quite some time now.
One thing I do have going for me is I do not believe in failure. What that means to me is yes you can fail, but only after you try. So I always try. I will never be depressed either, I just won’t allow it. I feel there are worse things in the world and God never gives you more than you can handle. So whatever I am going through, no matter how rough, I can make it through. As Iylana Vanzant said this is just my meantime. So I have to work my way through it. When I come out on the other side I will be stronger and better for it. I just really want that other side to show up soon.
The first question people always ask me when I say I am lost, is “What do you like to do?” So I will spend the next how ever long it takes exploring that.
What do I like to do? What brings me joy? What gives me the highest sense of satisfaction? I decided to first tackle this by making a list of everything, everything I like to do and see where it takes me. Have to trust the process, even if I am making it up as I go.
Cook
Organize things
Clean
Plan
Plan parties
Make people happy
creativity
traveling
visiting family
analyzing data
solving problems
research
writing research papers
Then I asked my best friend what I am good at. Here is her list
Organizing
Planning
Scheduling
Saving
Crafts/do-it-yourself projects
I thought it was interesting that we had some similar items. I think those are probably my core strengths as well as things I like to do. Especially if someone else thinks it’s what I am good at, I think focusing on finding something that those 2 things are a major part of will make me very happy. And now the hard part, finding out what that is.
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