How do you stay positive, upbeat and focused when you're doing a job you don't enjoy? Especially if you have a dream and passion for something else that you're working at. I have been going through this thought process a lot lately. I made a conscious decision a while ago that I was going to work as much as I could to make money to cover expenses incurred last year (part of my mess needed lawyers to tidy it up - they use pretty expensive cleaning equipment!). So I tell myself that I'm taking control of my situation and taking steps to get my life in order and am clearly working towards the life I want. But does that help me at the end of a 16 hour day? Not much.
My advice? Just power through. Stay focused on your goal if it helps. Focus on the fact that you are taking care of yourself, if that helps. Just don't get consumed by it. Remember you're there for a reason, even if it's to enable you to get to the next phase or to do what you truly want. And make sure that at the same time, no matter how drained, fed up or tired you are, that you are working towards what you want.
I was advised a long time ago not to get caught up in 'living'. Which is an easy thing to do in New York as it seemed to be a requirement for survival. I never thought that would be me, I was far too focused on my goals and dreams. But I succumbed. Fell for the big apple trap. Thankfully I see that and am now out of it.
Coasting is dangerous. Time has a habit of flying by. Set goals for yourself, set deadlines, keep a vision. Don't settle. And if nothing else works...this too shall pass!
(photography: Todd Shaffer)
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