Getting Unstuck

"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck

Lately I've been feeling stuck. For every small step forward, I take a step back, and end up in the same place going nowhere. I try really hard to not set my heart on a job, because when I get that dreaded call or email that someone else was hired it is a little crushing, especially when you think the interview went well and really like the people who potentially were going to be your boss and coworkers. I was really hoping for this job this time and hoping to move forward. It seemed to be everything I am looking for in a job, planning events, meeting people, and even a little traveling. But again, this is just not the road I am supposed to be on at this time in my life. 

And for now, I am thankful that I at least have something to "fall back" on and taken the part-time job, but it really feels like a step back. The few hours I do work feels like the longest hours of my life and leaves me restless and unmotivated, which is never a good thing. But for now I will stick with this opportunity even though I am already looking to what's next. I will remember to stay strong and carry on.

Any tips on how to get unstuck?

Remember to Love

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo

I guess it's only fitting that the resolution for February for The Happiness Project is to Remember Love. This chapter of the book focuses on love within a marriage. Since I am not married or in a relationship, I will remember to love my family.  It seems like an obvious choice, but sometimes it's not always so easy to love the people closest to you all the time.

• Quit nagging: I don't nag. I don't have anyone to nag. But you know who does nag? My mom! I'm sure we can all relate and I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate being called a nag. Mothers can't help it though. It's part of being a parent. The lesson here is to remember that our moms only nag us because for the most part they do know what's best for us.
• Don't expect praise or appreciation: I am very much like the author of the book on this one. I want that gold star when I do something good. I want that acknowledgment, I blame this on being a first born trait, of course that rarely happens. Sometimes people are too focused on what's not getting done, they fail to notice when something does get done. Like the author, I need to remember to do things for myself because it makes me happy not for the gold star.
• Give proof of love: This is one I could really work on. Of course I love my family and know I could show it more. Going to figure something out this month.

Will remembering to love my family bring me a little closer to happiness? I know I could always work on being a better sister and daughter and when we try to be better people for the sake of love everyone wins. 

 

What are some ways you can remember to love?