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Mornings
Posted Tue, 06/08/2010 - 05:48 by celiamck
Mornings are the hardest part of the day for me right now. Getting up and sitting at the computer, looking at the job boards, reading the news, just reinforces for me how much worse this could get before it starts to get any better.
I opted not to get involved with the insurance sales position, it was just to risky and ultimately too sleazy. I'm fine with that decision, at least this way I can still look at myself in the mirror and not turn away.
And today will be busy. Lots of census work to do, so I won't be hanging around here obsessing and moping.
Anybody else finding the mornings to be tough going?
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Comments
Great!
I'm so glad you decided not to go the sleazy insurance route.
Enjoy the day, and try to stay positive.
When life hands you sh*t, make fertilizer.
Good day
Thanks, Chuck, it was actually a good day.
I went to one of those years ago...
It was to sell long term care insurance. It was like a cattle call interview with about 35 people in the room. They called me for a second interview too - I didn't go either. Who has the money for LTC insuarnce - we are too busy trying to make money for today to survive.
Seriously
I'm glad I walked away from it. Something else better is waiting to be found!
mornings are ok...12-5 weekdays and sundays are the worst for me
I like mornings. Showering, making breakfast and coffee gives me a routine. Sitting in front the computer by 12 or so is when things start to go down hill. Ugh.
I was remarking to someone the other day about how Sunday nights are painful. its like, I almost miss the fact that i used to dread Sunday nights because it meant that I had to go back to work the next day. Now its just..ugh.
I think I've really it rock bottom. I received my last UI benefit payment last week. Considering selling my PS3 just to get a little food money.
Mornings
Yes, I have a hard time with mornings, too. I wake up realizing I'm still unemployed, and I'm scared and nervous. I want to stay in bed and escape, but my mind is racing. I feel especially "guilty" around the time I should have been leaving for work.
mornings
I find that I'm anxious a lot during the day, like you both said, at about the time I'd have been leaving for work, and yes, Sunday evenings. Is it possible to miss dreading a job you were unhappy doing? Yeah, because there was a defined purpose, and a steady income. I've been doing census work since April, but it's winding down this week and we don't know if there'll be any more to do. It's the uncertainty that flips me out more than anything.
Keep moving forward, you guys, don't let the inertia set in!
I know how you feel
Morning was often a time of panic for me too. It might sound silly, but try making a to-do list every day. Affirmations are good too. Hop out of bed every day and brainwash yourself into doing something productive.
When life hands you sh*t, make fertilizer.
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The good Lord willing, I will never again work for anyone else. As the old song goes:
Wish I had figured that out 20 years ago...
When life hands you sh*t, make fertilizer.
Mid Morning
Mornings aren't too bad - I think because I have two dogs that are programmed to go out at 6:00 am. I get up and have a pretty good morning schedule but then 11:30 rolls along and I feel like my batteries need to be re-charged. I plan things to do outside the house after 11:30 almost everyday but there are days I think I am going to need a stick of dynamite to get me going. I never realized how tired a person could feel when they are depressed.
I think to myself – I am where God wants me right now – he has a plan, it's already written but just wish he would send me an email update, you know bring me into the loop. The hardest part for me is I love people. I really miss being with people.
freckles
wow you are doing a great job of handeling it. I don't know how desperiate you are at this point but you seem to have the right attitude! good luck and God bless