Last year I had the privilege of sitting in on a very good motivational speaker in Milwaukee. I'm not really one for motivational speakers. But this one was different.
He talked about many awesome things about his life, job, and experiences. But one thing, in particular, stood out. He was talking about how helpful it is to step outside of one's comfort zone and how making yourself a little uncomfortable can ve a good thing. Because living in a life of comfort is really not living. You aren't moving when you stay within your comfort zone. You have set limits on yourself. Set limits on your potential.
He talked about many awesome things about his life, job, and experiences. But one thing, in particular, stood out. He was talking about how helpful it is to step outside of one's comfort zone and how making yourself a little uncomfortable can ve a good thing. Because living in a life of comfort is really not living. You aren't moving when you stay within your comfort zone. You have set limits on yourself. Set limits on your potential.
This hit home.
I realized I had been limiting myself. I had been playing it safe, and he was right, it wasn't living. It had been a long time since I had taken any chances. When we got home from the trip I thought about what the speaker had said. I tried convincing myself that It was ok to not take risks, that I was happy with where I was in life. But I knew I wasn't.
After brainstorming on possible things I could do, I decided to open an online jewelry store selling some of my handmade items.
It was a great place to start!
However, I have a hard time structuring my days and after a while, I realized that I needed something more. Which led me to take a huge step and apply for a "grown-up" job.
I applied to be a personal assistant....::YIKES::
I was terrified. I had no experience. But I took a chance and applied anyway.
I scrambled to update my resume and did a lot of research about working in a business setting.
I got an interview which went smoothly, but in the end, I wasn't hired.
Oh well. It just wasn't meant to be and I was ok with that.
It was a great place to start!
However, I have a hard time structuring my days and after a while, I realized that I needed something more. Which led me to take a huge step and apply for a "grown-up" job.
I applied to be a personal assistant....::YIKES::
I was terrified. I had no experience. But I took a chance and applied anyway.
I scrambled to update my resume and did a lot of research about working in a business setting.
I got an interview which went smoothly, but in the end, I wasn't hired.
Oh well. It just wasn't meant to be and I was ok with that.
A few months later while I was getting my nails done, the technician/co-owner of the salon and spa asked me if I would be interested in being her kid's nanny. I really liked this lady and had been going to see her every 2 weeks to get my nails done for close to 2 years. I agreed to meet her kids to see if it would work. I was really excited but also pretty nervous.
My biggest fear was "What if they don't like me?" I told the lady that kept running through my head the next time I saw her. She said that they were really excited to get to meet me. That really put my mind at ease.
A few weeks later I met my kiddos. They were perfect! They had tons of personality and energy and just a sincere passion for life! I got to meet their dad and he was so nice and you could tell both parents were just crazy about these kids too!
After that first meeting while as I was walking out to my car it hit me. I knew this job was for me. This was where I needed to be.
These kids definitely fill a void in my heart. A void I had been ignoring.
I'm a nanny and its the perfect job for me!
