Earlier this week I was looking back through the journal I've been keeping this year and I came across an entry that really struck me. Back in April I wrote 'What am I doing? It's the end of April and what have I achieved? Absolutely nothing."
At the time I was in an awkward situation with a friend, job hunting and trying to set myself up to hopefully move so I was minimising my commitments and I was starting to think I should have stuck with some things.
As a person who thrives on activity and planning, I wasn't feeling my best.
When I came across that page I couldn't help but smile. Less than six months later and my life is completely different. I was fortunate enough to find a job in the industry I studied for the job is in the city I dreamed of moving to, and my life is right on track for more of my hopes and dreams.
While I'm loving it, it's not always awesome all the time. Like with everything there are moments when things aren't great, or you feel a little down. For me, leaving behind my family and friends was a big thing, and sometimes I miss them so much. I haven't met a lot of people since I moved besides my housemates and the people I work with, who are all great but they can't replace those who know me in such a different way.
At the time I was in an awkward situation with a friend, job hunting and trying to set myself up to hopefully move so I was minimising my commitments and I was starting to think I should have stuck with some things.
As a person who thrives on activity and planning, I wasn't feeling my best.
When I came across that page I couldn't help but smile. Less than six months later and my life is completely different. I was fortunate enough to find a job in the industry I studied for the job is in the city I dreamed of moving to, and my life is right on track for more of my hopes and dreams.
While I'm loving it, it's not always awesome all the time. Like with everything there are moments when things aren't great, or you feel a little down. For me, leaving behind my family and friends was a big thing, and sometimes I miss them so much. I haven't met a lot of people since I moved besides my housemates and the people I work with, who are all great but they can't replace those who know me in such a different way.
Looking back at that journal entry reminded me how far I've come in following my hear and achieving my goals, but it also reminded me of something. Things may seem like they're falling a part, or they could seemingly be amazing but there is always the probability that something will change.
So when you're feeling down, remember it will get better. And if things are almost perfect don't forget the long road you took to get there, you might be walking back down it sooner than you think. Be optimistic, be grateful, and never lose your perspective.
So when you're feeling down, remember it will get better. And if things are almost perfect don't forget the long road you took to get there, you might be walking back down it sooner than you think. Be optimistic, be grateful, and never lose your perspective.