Instead of the six hours of walking, I worked late, socialised and played poker instead of doing all the things I should have.
On the plus side, the guilt made me get up on wednesday morning and go for a 45 minute walk before work, and although I felt tired the rest of the day I felt better for it. Last night, although I went out and saw friends, I kept it tidy, was home by 1am, and had the energy to get up this morning and walk for an hour and a half.
Work is proving to be the most inspirational thing for me at the moment. I can't help but grinning like a cheshire cat when people ask how my job is going, because I feel like I have landed in the proverbial butter. Last night at work drinks, I spoke to a lot of people, all of whom wanted to know how my first couple of weeks had been going and how I was enjoying it. I commented plenty of times how well it was going and how nice everyone is, and was assured that this is something that everyone has been through, and to enjoy it because this feeling of 'being in the right place, with the right people' will never leave me.
I have been on two training sessions already, had a review, and feel like my manager is very happy with me. I am trying very hard to give it my all, and learn as much as possible so that I can advance my career as quickly as possible.
All in all, a pretty good week though, and I am just going to have to 'toughen up buttercup' and get back on the horse of wellbeing and exercise, keeping in mind all the goals I want to achieve.
Right, so am off to the rugby now, one or two drinks in the sunshine, and new friends who will hopefully become a much needed social circle.
Have a great weekend!
2 comments:
Miss Louise, you are fabulous. I miss your beautiful face and quirky humour every day. You can't beat yourself up about not accomplishing every goal every day; life is busy, and as long as you're working towards some of your goals every day than that is success. Life will happen, and you can't kick yourself for enjoying it. Infact, you'd probably kick yourself more in the long run for not having stopped to smell the roses (that is the rugby and drinks with new friends).
I'm so glad to hear your new job is going well! If you're exercising even 2 times a week that's 2 times as much as you used to, so applaud yourself. Someone very wise once said to me (regarding change) "Change is a slow process. Immediate change isn't possible - it's like planting a grown tree and expecting it to stand up straight. But without giving it the time it needs to establish a root system, it will just fall over. What you can do though, is plant a seed and watch it grow slowly. As it needs to, it will develop the necessary roots it needs to be strong and stable on the street."
Love you darling xx
Hello my amazing and inspiring friend! Bout time you got a job that you really love - it really sounds you are in the right place for you right now!
Good on for the exercise and pointing yourself in the direction! And because Dea gave you a quote I'm going to too!!
" A plane never flies in a straight line, but always forward. The pilot adapts the path to the changing conditions and the plane gets to where it needs to go. Sometimes it takes a bit lonegr and sometimes there is turbulance but it always moves forward" And you my love are a pilot who knows how to move forward!!
Keep up the great work and keep having fun!
Miss you loads xxx
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