As I thought about this question a few things came to mind, and I will touch on all of them, but I would say the biggest one in recent memory would have to be the journey to not only get back to work, but also at, or beyond the level I was previously.
WORK:
After I lost my job in December ’23, I took some time out of the game to go to a local college and take some courses. At that point in time, jumping right back into the workforce was not something I was ready for.
I was completely burnt out and distressed both physically and mentally.
When the course ended in March, it was time to get back to it.
I actually got a call on the first job I applied to, which I ended up accepting. Decent job, good company and people, but honestly, still not quite at the level I wanted to be at, and limited potential to move up.
Fast forward four months and I got contacted about another opportunity which after several conversations, I accepted that role and am currently in.
When I lost my old job in December, I was hell bound and determined that I would be back at the same level, or better. And in less than nine months, I am back where I was previously. And I’m damn proud of that.
I will also admit, unashamedly, that a lot of my motivation was so I could say “fuck you” to all the doubters who thought I would never do as well as I had previously.
So, um…Fuck you, doubters. Less than a year, bitches. Next stop – A higher level. 😄
FITNESS:
This one was a bit easier to achieve once I lost my job, honestly. When I was still working at that old pit, I was chronically sore, had perpetual headaches, and digestive issues.
Once I was out of there, I was able to attack my workouts a bit more seriously again. I had a few challenges I set out for myself like 200 pushups a day in January of ’24, random 1,000 rep challenges, etc. they were a struggle, but i completed them.
I am still not exactly where I’d like to be, but it’s getting there.
SLEEP:
Right now, this one has been a real pain in my ass. My sleep has been sketchy at best, and getting continually worse since April or May.
I attribute a lot of that to the constant shifting of schedules the past few months. As I have stated multiple times recently, my life has been a shifting roller coaster since late last year.
This one hits home especially hard the past few days, as Friday, I don’t think I knew who I was for a spell, and last night I started feeling under the weather.
Hopefully once the schedule settles, so too does my sleep. God knows I need it.
Overall, I am pretty grateful for the experiences I have had the last ten months or so. Hopefully, the current goals get knocked down like bowling pins and I can roll merrily along to kick the snot out of the next thing in my way.
Have a great one, folks!
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