For many years, I stuck to the 'tick-boxes of success which meant higher salaries, job titles, promotions, and none of it made me happy. Now success feels like a job well done, a breakthrough on a project I'm collaborating on, and sharing wins with my clients. Success is my clients returning to me month after month, year after year because they love working with me and recommending me to their friends because they love what I do and want to help me do more of it. Success is a community.
I initially completed my Bachelor degree in psychology but never pursued postgraduate study to become accredited. It's something I always wanted to do and regretted not doing when I was younger. This year, I've returned to study to gain my accreditation as a psychologist. It's a long road ahead, and returning to academic study is daunting, but I'm really proud of making this commitment to myself and my future.
'I am walking in the general direction of things.' - Mary Ruefle. I love this quote as a reminder to slow down, to keep walking, but remember life should not be lived at full tilt all the time. It's okay to amble, to take your time and to enjoy the moments on the way.
'Follow your passion'. I worked as a careers educator for almost a decade, and this piece of advice has slowly dripped into our colloquial understanding of 'how' to build a fulfilling career. The truth is, this advice is lazy and doesn't account for discovering our passion(s) and how we decide which ones to pursue for what reasons.
Flow, for me, is when I lose track of time and am fully immersed in my work - it's when even if I step away from the project, I can't stop thinking about it. Flow isn't a state I find myself pursuing but one that often pursues me. When it shows up - I follow it and dive right in.
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