2007 was a year of big changes for me. In fact, I changed more things that haven’t worked for me anymore than I did in the last years.
I changed work assignments twice; I changed my hair colour and my hairstylist. And I decided to end friendships with people who drained my energy for a long time. And until now it hasn’t stopped.
I feel like a snake throwing off the old skin. It was also a painful time, because I had to let go of plans I thought they would work out, but in the end they haven’t and it is better to stop what keeps you from moving on.
Clearing off clutter in my home is next on my to-do-list. I don’t want to start the New Year with old ballast.
What will 2008 bring for me? On my wish list for the next year are:
Writing more articles and getting paid for. A new job that not only pays the bills but provides me with a decent income. Working with optimistic people, who have goals no matter what age they are. Spending my vacation (if there is any vacation) in Dallas. Winning a makeover from one of my favourite magazines. And of course, health for friends, my family and me.
Oh and there are my secret wishes, buried for a long time now, but who knows, maybe they will be fulfilled next year.
Whatever your wishes for 2008 are, I hope you get everything you dream of!
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Christina
Saturday 15 December 2007
Sunday 2 December 2007
Don’t burn the candle at both ends - relax before you burn out
Last week I did something very unusual. On Wednesday I went straight home from work without stopping to run any errands. At home I turned on the TV curled up on the sofa and for the rest of the evening I did – nothing!
“So what,” you might say “I do this every day” but for me it is highly unlikely to come home and simply relax. The reason for my strange behaviour was, I didn’t feel well. I had a cold for two weeks and it wasn’t getting any better. Overall I had a problem at work and I couldn’t find a way out, a situation I genuinely hate.
Burnout syndrome – not only manager and so-called high achiever are suffering from it. A survey found out that this syndrome could befall everybody in every profession. Especially people who define their self-confidence and self-worth through their jobs.
Also the year is coming to an end and there are only 3 weeks left until Christmas and for many this is a very hectic and stressful time. There seem to be a heavier workload at the office, there are Christmas Parties to attend and gifts to buy. Not to forget the decorating of the house and the tree.
Why don’t we allow ourselves enough time to relax and recharge our batteries before an illness forces us? From childhood on we are told to be perfect and strong, that we only can achieve something when we work hard. No wonder, that we don’t allow us the “weakness” to call it a day and enjoy our leisure time.
We don’t have to do everything. It is true that nobody else can do a job as we would do it, but it is healthier to delegate things and accept that nothing has to be perfect, so let go of the need to be in control. This way we have much more time and energy for our other interest. The time before Christmas should be a time to enjoy and not a time to run us into the ground.
My to-do-list for the coming week contains things I like: meeting with my former colleague for shopping and fun, treating myself to a new nail polish, spending the next weekend with my Dad and spoiling the cats.
And most important having a good time and relaxing!
“So what,” you might say “I do this every day” but for me it is highly unlikely to come home and simply relax. The reason for my strange behaviour was, I didn’t feel well. I had a cold for two weeks and it wasn’t getting any better. Overall I had a problem at work and I couldn’t find a way out, a situation I genuinely hate.
Burnout syndrome – not only manager and so-called high achiever are suffering from it. A survey found out that this syndrome could befall everybody in every profession. Especially people who define their self-confidence and self-worth through their jobs.
Also the year is coming to an end and there are only 3 weeks left until Christmas and for many this is a very hectic and stressful time. There seem to be a heavier workload at the office, there are Christmas Parties to attend and gifts to buy. Not to forget the decorating of the house and the tree.
Why don’t we allow ourselves enough time to relax and recharge our batteries before an illness forces us? From childhood on we are told to be perfect and strong, that we only can achieve something when we work hard. No wonder, that we don’t allow us the “weakness” to call it a day and enjoy our leisure time.
We don’t have to do everything. It is true that nobody else can do a job as we would do it, but it is healthier to delegate things and accept that nothing has to be perfect, so let go of the need to be in control. This way we have much more time and energy for our other interest. The time before Christmas should be a time to enjoy and not a time to run us into the ground.
My to-do-list for the coming week contains things I like: meeting with my former colleague for shopping and fun, treating myself to a new nail polish, spending the next weekend with my Dad and spoiling the cats.
And most important having a good time and relaxing!
Don’t burn the candle at both ends - relax before you burn out
Last week I did something very unusual. On Wednesday I went straight home from work without stopping to run any errands. At home I turned on the TV curled up on the sofa and for the rest of the evening I did – nothing!
“So what,” you might say “I do this every day” but for me it is highly unlikely to come home and simply relax. The reason for my strange behaviour was, I didn’t feel well. I had a cold for two weeks and it wasn’t getting any better. Overall I had a problem at work and I couldn’t find a way out, a situation I genuinely hate.
Burnout syndrome – not only manager and so-called high achiever are suffering from it. A survey found out that this syndrome could befall everybody in every profession. Especially people who define their self-confidence and self-worth through their jobs.
Also the year is coming to an end and there are only 3 weeks left until Christmas and for many this is a very hectic and stressful time. There seem to be a heavier workload at the office, there are Christmas Parties to attend and gifts to buy. Not to forget the decorating of the house and the tree.
Why don’t we allow ourselves enough time to relax and recharge our batteries before an illness forces us? From childhood on we are told to be perfect and strong, that we only can achieve something when we work hard. No wonder, that we don’t allow us the “weakness” to call it a day and enjoy our leisure time.
We don’t have to do everything. It is true that nobody else can do a job as we would do it, but it is healthier to delegate things and accept that nothing has to be perfect, so let go of the need to be in control. This way we have much more time and energy for our other interest. The time before Christmas should be a time to enjoy and not a time to run us into the ground.
My to-do-list for the coming week contains things I like: meeting with my former colleague for shopping and fun, treating myself to a new nail polish, spending the next weekend with my Dad and spoiling the cats.
And most important having a good time and relaxing!
X
Christina
“So what,” you might say “I do this every day” but for me it is highly unlikely to come home and simply relax. The reason for my strange behaviour was, I didn’t feel well. I had a cold for two weeks and it wasn’t getting any better. Overall I had a problem at work and I couldn’t find a way out, a situation I genuinely hate.
Burnout syndrome – not only manager and so-called high achiever are suffering from it. A survey found out that this syndrome could befall everybody in every profession. Especially people who define their self-confidence and self-worth through their jobs.
Also the year is coming to an end and there are only 3 weeks left until Christmas and for many this is a very hectic and stressful time. There seem to be a heavier workload at the office, there are Christmas Parties to attend and gifts to buy. Not to forget the decorating of the house and the tree.
Why don’t we allow ourselves enough time to relax and recharge our batteries before an illness forces us? From childhood on we are told to be perfect and strong, that we only can achieve something when we work hard. No wonder, that we don’t allow us the “weakness” to call it a day and enjoy our leisure time.
We don’t have to do everything. It is true that nobody else can do a job as we would do it, but it is healthier to delegate things and accept that nothing has to be perfect, so let go of the need to be in control. This way we have much more time and energy for our other interest. The time before Christmas should be a time to enjoy and not a time to run us into the ground.
My to-do-list for the coming week contains things I like: meeting with my former colleague for shopping and fun, treating myself to a new nail polish, spending the next weekend with my Dad and spoiling the cats.
And most important having a good time and relaxing!
X
Christina
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