One of my readers, recently commented privately to me, that "sometimes you need to open the door when you hit the wall".
"Opening the Door" means looking out at new options and opportunities. It can also mean taking a look outside for awhile and then deciding to step back to where you feel comfortable and at home. Sometimes it is nothing ventured, nothing gained. Then again, it can be a useful exercise to review and analyze where you are now.
Check out my earlier post on Hitting the Wall.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Hitting the Wall
Every once in a while we hit a wall in our life. Hitting the wall means we have reached an impasse without a "door" or "window". This is when we have to backtrack, change our attitude or stay within the confines of our current situation. However, staying within the confines of our restricted space for a prolonged time may not be beneficial for our mental health.
We can hit the wall due to employment limitations, current circle of friends, relationship changes, or even environmental limitations. Think people places or things! All of these three categories can contribute to hitting the wall.
Acknowledging that you have hit the wall is the first step. Being patience with yourself is critical at this time. Looking for alternative solutions may take longer than you hoped for. It may also be not the choice you want to choose, but one that is the best for you in the long run. Most importantly remember change takes time and is a challenge.
We can hit the wall due to employment limitations, current circle of friends, relationship changes, or even environmental limitations. Think people places or things! All of these three categories can contribute to hitting the wall.
Acknowledging that you have hit the wall is the first step. Being patience with yourself is critical at this time. Looking for alternative solutions may take longer than you hoped for. It may also be not the choice you want to choose, but one that is the best for you in the long run. Most importantly remember change takes time and is a challenge.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Examining Your Hobby
I've been discussing hobbies on my blogs lately. After some more thinking, I believe hobbies come in four distinct types.
Creation: Creation hobbies are those that involve crafting, builiding, designing
Collection: Collection hobbies are those that involve locating, cataloging, displaying, discussing
Observation: Observation hobbies are those activities that involve watching or attending as in the theater, art shows, museums, auto races, or ball games
Participation: Participation hobbies are those activities that involve doing such as dancing, running, photographing, singing, playing an instrument, or acting
There are no rules for hobbies. There are no right or wrong activities. Hobby selection is what works for you at your time, energy level or financial situation in life.
Sometimes we may participate in a hobby for many years until an injury or reduced physical sense comes in to play. We may then transition to being an observer. Conversely, we may be an observer and affectionado for many years until we have the time to commit to becoming an active participant.
Some hobbies involve a crossover between the four types. Travel is one example. Travel can be thought of as an observe and participate activity. When traveling we often choose to observe others performing different activities not seen in our usual daily life.
Now might be a good time to list your hobbies and see where you are in terms of the four categories.
If you enjoyed this article, you might also enjoy:
Look for Dust
Renewing an Old Hobby
Creation: Creation hobbies are those that involve crafting, builiding, designing
Collection: Collection hobbies are those that involve locating, cataloging, displaying, discussing
Observation: Observation hobbies are those activities that involve watching or attending as in the theater, art shows, museums, auto races, or ball games
Participation: Participation hobbies are those activities that involve doing such as dancing, running, photographing, singing, playing an instrument, or acting
There are no rules for hobbies. There are no right or wrong activities. Hobby selection is what works for you at your time, energy level or financial situation in life.
Sometimes we may participate in a hobby for many years until an injury or reduced physical sense comes in to play. We may then transition to being an observer. Conversely, we may be an observer and affectionado for many years until we have the time to commit to becoming an active participant.
Some hobbies involve a crossover between the four types. Travel is one example. Travel can be thought of as an observe and participate activity. When traveling we often choose to observe others performing different activities not seen in our usual daily life.
Now might be a good time to list your hobbies and see where you are in terms of the four categories.
If you enjoyed this article, you might also enjoy:
Look for Dust
Renewing an Old Hobby
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Look For Dust
Coming back after vacation is disheartening and refreshing. At first one may welcome one's bed and then one may face a mountain of snail and email.
This is a good time to look for dust - dust in your life. What is no longer serving you?
Do you have piles of books and magazines that are unread, or conversely read and no longer necessary? Spend some time culling out the piles. This will help you see new opportunities ahead.
Check out your closet, do you see clothes no longer worn or cared for. These are great for donations to charity.
What about activities you no longer care to do? Do you have a retired hobby or uncared for collection. Reduce these former treasures to make space for your life today.
This is a good time to look for dust - dust in your life. What is no longer serving you?
Do you have piles of books and magazines that are unread, or conversely read and no longer necessary? Spend some time culling out the piles. This will help you see new opportunities ahead.
Check out your closet, do you see clothes no longer worn or cared for. These are great for donations to charity.
What about activities you no longer care to do? Do you have a retired hobby or uncared for collection. Reduce these former treasures to make space for your life today.
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