Embracing the SUCK!! Part 2
A few weeks ago I discussed the need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. At that time I was talking about training specifically to reach your goals.
However, it actually goes for most things in life. For example, I was laid off this past week.
Now for the most part, my first response was OH F(&*K, this totally sucks.
I love my job, what am I going to do now, how will I pay my bills? etc etc.
But once I calmed down and realized, you know I'll be ok. It's not like I haven't been down this road before and I always managed, and started to think of all the advantages to being laid off right now.
Like cleaning my fridge:
- It's summer. It's way better to lose your job in the Summer than the Winter for obvious reasons.
- I now have all the time to do the things I haven't been able to do because I was working 50+ hours a week:cleaning my fridge, laundry, cooking
- I can really concentrate on my training and nutrition without pesky distractions like work.
- Did I mention that it's Summer!!! Beach here I come!!!
In some respects seemingly negative events can be viewed as "neutral" neither good no bad. As I stated before, I really loved my job. I received so much satisfaction knowing I was honestly helping people get healthy and change their lives, but there were also frustrations as I often felt constrained by a one size fits all training and nutritional strategy.
Now that I have been freed from those constraints, I am at liberty to be my authentic self and hopefully find an opportunity to fully express myself and help others achieve their health and wellness goals.
I am grateful for my tenure at my most recent job. Through it I realized I do have a passion for health and wellness and for working with people. I met and made friends with some incredible women and hope that these relationships will continue in some manner.
In closing I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported me and continue to support me. To my clients, I could not have done it without you.
