Changes in your life
By KarissaAngel
@KarissaAngel (362)
United States
November 19, 2010 8:47pm CST
Has anyone gone through an 180 degree turn-a-round and how did you deal with it. Maybe I am not good with change or maybe I cannot move forward. I am generally a happy person but there are times that I don't understand why saddening thoughts come about. I am not depressed just not understanding my moods that periodically happen.
Four months ago my company downsized and was given my walking papers to a job I totally loved. At the time I was sad but also glad that it gave me a chance to move back home. I sold everything and only took what I could fit in my car and made the 1700 mile journey back home. I was upbeat that I would find a job, as I was moving to a state that has the highest unemplyment rate.
I did find a job within a month of being back in my home state and it is a good job. I got very lucky. Within a month of obtaining this employment I moved into my condo and got it all furnished except I can't decide on a kitchen table/chairs.
I am happy for the holiday's approaching since I have not been home to celebrate with my family for 16 years.
Anyway, since day one at my new job I have not been happy with it. I did take a step back as far as position but like I said, there was not a lot to choose from. I make good money, have benefits and company share yearly bonuses. I don't like the 40 minute travel to work one was and then back again, but that can't be helped.
What I don't get, is why am I having such a hard time getting over and starting a new. Life is good except my job and can't seem to find a way to enjoy it. I do have to admit that people are different in this culture, well, not really but they way they present themselves. I tell myself at times that now I know why I moved in the first place.
The last 15 years I lived in CST zone and loved adapting to the southern charm. This living in the fast lane in the PST zone is wearing me down.
What are you suggestions for a good release and let go?
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2 responses
@frenzylady (518)
• Philippines
20 Nov 10
Hello KarissaAngel! I believe all of us will experience a major change in our lives, however, it would be all a different experience, different places, different circumstances. I too have changed place and went far away from my family in order to start a new life for me, it's definitely a good choice for me and a chance to find myself. Over the years, I have come to accept that this is my new life now, for 10 years I am living away from my family and go home once a year, it made me a better and matured person though, so for you, I think the best thing to do would be to embrace changes, and consider it as a beginning to a new and challenging phase of your life, it's okay to be sad and to miss the people you loved however, it is much better to move on... Cheers!
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@KarissaAngel (362)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Thank you for your comment and you are right, I just need to move on and probably quit be so hard on myself.
@frenzylady (518)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
You are most welcome, KarissaAngel. Have a good day, cheers!
@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
20 Nov 10
I don't know that I have any good ideas. Is there an activity that you really enjoy, or perhaps would like to take up? Maybe you could plan it once a week so you would not only have something to look forward to, but you could also work out some stress. Maybe pick up a yoga class or something? I know that's not helpful, but I just can't think of anything to help. I keep a gratitiude journal, and I noticed that I feel a lot better about my bad days when I continue to keep up with it. Nothing is to small to record. Like I'll record getting a good parking space, or not having to wait in line at the store. I've been surprised how much it changes my perspective.
@KarissaAngel (362)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Thanks and I think that is a wonderful idea to find an activity to look forward to instead of going from work to home, instead of thinking too much. I like the journal idea too, that would be a good release.