The Right Path

 

Hi Readers!

Winter is over and Spring is here! I'm so happy to have made it through Winter! I had enough going on to keep myself distracted from seasonal depression, which I was happy about. It feels good to set small goals for yourself and achieve them.  I have been still attending NAMI groups and hoping to start volunteering soon and I also completed The Search which was the parish renewal I was a part of.  I feel closer to God and I feel like I've taken role in Mental Health Advocacy. Those goals have been accomplished and now it may just become part of my routine. I ask myself how I can live closer to God everyday.  I also ask myself how can I be a better advocate for Mental Health everyday. 

So this post, today, is going to be about careers. I have spent my twenties searching for the right career. I changed careers and jobs so many times, looking for the right one.  It is beginning to become stressful because I still haven't found the right fit as I approach my thirties. I am glad I looked at this time as learning and trying new paths and not settling on a career right away.  I know many people who found their career right away and props to them.  For me, I knew that was going to be different though.  I knew I was going to have to make a lot of changes.  So I gave myself grace and called this all a learning experience. To be honest, I am not sure if I would have changed this or not.  I'm not sure if I regret some of my choices. I am trying not to be hard on myself.  I am wondering when this all will settle and when I will find my right path.  I pray that God will show me the way.  What started out as fun and a learning experience is now starting to turn into worries.  If there is any one who has career troubles please reach out.  I am wondering if anyone has gone through the same thing as me in their twenties. I've worked in technology, retail, news, administration, receptionist, loans, teaching roles, etc. I am ready to settle.  I will keep everyone posted on my paths and if my experience can help anyone out I would love to talk! Maybe this post will help those who may be struggling in the work force. 

There have been good things that came out of this though.  I have achieved goals and realized that dreams are obtainable.  Two dreams I had when I was younger was to be a writer and to be a teacher.  I went to school for English and was able to use my degree as a News writer for a few months.  This showed me that I can be a writer professionally.  My current job is a teacher aid at an alternative school.  This allows me to share therapeutic writing as a coping skill. I am so glad to have achieved these goals.  And now it is time to create new goals for the future and the rest of my career. I will share what those are when they are certain.  My long term goal is to write a book and have it professionally published. But for now, this blog will do! I hope you have found something to relate to, inspiration, or helping hands in this post. I hope our paths will cross on this journey through the world! Until then, have a great Spring! Keep on reading! 

Trisha Tells