I started the new job yesterday. I would like to say thanks to all of you here who gave me encouragement. Now, looking back, I can't believe how smoothly everything has played out. Also, looking back at my Al-Anon experience I do feel like something has changed in me. Nothing big. But, something in my outlook has shifted. I know there are other difficulties ahead, but I feel like I now know that I have something to help me face it.
hotrod said
Apr 24, 2018
((Great news Westman )))) I too have experienced that slight switch in perspective that indicated a change in my attitude and outlook. I agree it then became clear that I was not alone and that there was something there to help me and still is . Thanks for sharing the good news
PosiesandPuppies said
Apr 24, 2018
Wonderful to hear, Westman!!
In regards to your ESH, I found that one of my "defects" from living with this disease is always looking at change in my life as catastrophic. I always went to the worst case scenario. Funny thing is, when it came to my side of the street, it rarely was as bad as I had predicted! How insane is that?? All that worry, all that anxiety... usually over something that ends up being a positive in my life. Who IS this person I have become?
I am exploring these issues about me as I do Step 4. I am coming to learn that my "go-to" is not a healthy way of living. Something in me has shifted as well. My favorite motto for myself as of this moment is: "Let's see how this plays out." If I get all negative, or future-tripping about all the "bads" that could possibly happen, I just stop myself and say, "Wait, let's see how this plays out." "Breathe."
I could never do that before!
Here's to your future success in your new job!
Namaste
SerenityRUS said
Apr 24, 2018
Awesome and congrats :)
It always makes me laugh at myself when I realize I create me own storm of worry and wonder why after the fact.
Hugs S :)
Aline said
Apr 24, 2018
Its good to hear, Westman :) Thanks for sharing.
Iamhere said
Apr 24, 2018
Awesome awareness Westman! So glad too that you've started the new job and things are progressing smoothly! Keep doing you - it's working out so well....(((Hugs)))
Jen61 said
Apr 24, 2018
Congrats!
KT2015 said
Apr 26, 2018
Congrats on the new job!!
bud said
Apr 27, 2018
Congratulations and thanks for sharing the great news! I can relate to being surprised when not everything is a messy struggle; thank you for the reminder and inspiration to stay in the moment.
I started the new job yesterday. I would like to say thanks to all of you here who gave me encouragement. Now, looking back, I can't believe how smoothly everything has played out. Also, looking back at my Al-Anon experience I do feel like something has changed in me. Nothing big. But, something in my outlook has shifted. I know there are other difficulties ahead, but I feel like I now know that I have something to help me face it.
((Great news Westman )))) I too have experienced that slight switch in perspective that indicated a change in my attitude and outlook. I agree it then became clear that I was not alone and that there was something there to help me and still is . Thanks for sharing the good news
In regards to your ESH, I found that one of my "defects" from living with this disease is always looking at change in my life as catastrophic. I always went to the worst case scenario. Funny thing is, when it came to my side of the street, it rarely was as bad as I had predicted! How insane is that?? All that worry, all that anxiety... usually over something that ends up being a positive in my life. Who IS this person I have become?
I am exploring these issues about me as I do Step 4. I am coming to learn that my "go-to" is not a healthy way of living. Something in me has shifted as well. My favorite motto for myself as of this moment is: "Let's see how this plays out." If I get all negative, or future-tripping about all the "bads" that could possibly happen, I just stop myself and say, "Wait, let's see how this plays out." "Breathe."
I could never do that before!
Here's to your future success in your new job!
Namaste
It always makes me laugh at myself when I realize I create me own storm of worry and wonder why after the fact.
Hugs S :)