Getting Unstuck

(My Mavy was a great model for me for this blog post!)

This is a very different post from the others, but why not share my feelings with my blogging community.  This post was inspired by a Public Radio episode sent to me by my big sister.  Usually my sister sends me "self help" books and podcasts, but this particular podcast really made me sit back and think. 

Lately, I have been feeling stuck. Stuck in a life with no career potential. I have spent thousands of dollars on education and my student loan bills are overwhelming, and what do I have to show for it? Two fancy diplomas on the wall and no real path to follow. The question I find myself saying a lot is, "what do you want to do, what is your dream job?" When in all reality my dream job would be swimming with great white sharks off the coast of Australia- yes, you read that correctly. Well, that dream job is unobtainable at this point in my life, since I did not go to school for science and I cannot pay my bills on the idea I am going to be a person who swims with sharks in the wild. 

So, what's next? Give up and admit failure? Right now I am sitting at home with my 4 golden retrievers (that's right, I have 4 now) thinking I am a failure.  Luckily, my goldens are great at making me smile and they are currently giving me extra attention.  They hate to see their mommy sad or disappointed in herself. Sometimes I wish I could make a career out of owning 4 big goof balls! Write a book or have a tv show! If someone is reading this and you like that idea, call me! 

But, while I am waiting on a book deal, tv show, or a chance to swim with sharks I need to figure out my path to success. I need to figure out how to become unstuck. I know it will not be easy, and it will take time, energy and dedication! I need to find myself again and be confident in the path I chose for myself. I have to create a logical plan for myself, it is fun to dream, but dreaming does not pay the bills. I have to focus on the traits that I have the the will power I need to be successful. I know I can do it. I am sure I am not the first person or the last to feel stuck and lost in this life of picking a profession. 

I am confident that many of us feel stuck. It is up to us to work through the tough times and come out on top. Most importantly, it is mandatory to have confidence and faith in yourself. I lost that confidence and I lost that faith in my ability to achieve my goals. now I need to work very hard to gain that back and hit the ground running as a professional. 

My mom and dad always taught me to never give up on yourself. Be strong, be independent and never let anyone pull you down. I need to remember those life lessons they taught me and I need to once again focus on myself and finding a career path that I can be happy and successful in. It is one thing to just write about it, but putting words into actions mean the most. Today is a new day and I WILL find myself once again. 

As Yoda once said, "Do or do not, there is no try".