Changing Old Ways Of Thinking
Written by Kristen Birmingham, MS MFT
I bumped into an old co-worker friend of mine the other day, who, by the way, still works at that J-O-B where I thought I would be forever. We talked for a while and our after we parted, it really got me to thinking. Thinking about how nmuch my life has changed for the better and thought I would share it.
What struck me the most was what would my life look like if I had not made the choice to change my situation? My friend was still complaining about “this and that” related to her job…would that have been me? I know I did a lot of complaining about my job when I was there, but I did not realize how much it nreally impacted me until I stepped away.
I used to be the most predictable person around. Not only did I know what I would do next, but so did everyone else. How did I end up with the mind set of playing it safe?” Was I born with it, taught it or did it just sneak up on me? Why did I stay in my old job for so long knowing I was not satisfied? Why did I nallow myself to settle? Will my friend keep settling for the same old thing, keep complaining and only wish things were different? Who knows?
I certainly would not have guessed I would be where I am at today, if asked 5 years ago. I think I actually had my entire life planned out based on a fantasy that where I was just my destiny. WOW! How could I have trapped myself so tightly into a system that was benefiting “the big guy” and not benefiting me nand my family? You know, I thought I was making sacrifices for the people I loved, but really, I was only hurting them.
What I mean is that I allowed someone else to dictate everything from my daily schedule, my attitude, my income and my future. I am so proud of the fact that I had the guts to get out of that crazy cycle and make a difference for not only myself, but my family.
Sure, it was scary and not so easy at first, but sitting here this morning, at home, I feel a sense of hope and optimism that I would never had felt if I were sitting behind my old desk that belonged to someone else. I have the world at my fingertips and the options to do and be anything I want. How profound that nis….ANYTHING I WANT rather than what someone else wants of me. Never thought it would be me saying this, but I am certainly smiling about it!
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About the Author
Kristen Birmingham is a Marriage & Family Therapist, Addictions Counselor, Author and Leader in the Network Marketing field. She resides in Connecticut with her husband and three children. After spending 15 years working her trade in the private non-profit setting, Kristen enlisted her entrepreneurial spirit and is now the owner of four multi-million dollar home-based businesses. She is focused on assisting others attain their desire for success, both personally and financially. Her primary ambition is spending her time with her family, raising her children and giving back to her community.
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