Finding Time For Yourself

Where I was…

It’s been a while since my last Medium story. I had promised myself that I would try to write at least one blog post a day to sort out my thoughts. Then, things came up where I had to prioritize and put writing at the back burner of life. Eventually, I got so overwhelmed that my projects became lacking and some things were not in order. Funny enough, when I sat down to talk about my life into the Internet, things were more relaxed. So that’s where it brings us to today.

Where I am now…

I am currently in a big transition in my life. Opportunities have risen from left and right, and as a young person, I feel obligated to take them all. It worked out ok when I was in high school, my grades suffered a little, but I was able to keep myself afloat. Fast forward to now, trying to do the same, and the result is still the same. These past two weeks I’ve had to make difficult decisions, sacrifice my “wants,” and fulfill what’s practical and right with my current situation. I wish I could go more into details, but in respect to the organizations or people involved, I won’t mention any names.

Within these two weeks, I had to learn how essential it is put yourself first. I learned to say “no” to things I know I wanted to really do but couldn’t really do. I learned how to say “enough” to things that I felt that were too overwhelming. And, I especially learned how to say “stop” when things are not going right.

Where I want to be…

I want to invest in what I am good at, and that’s creating stories or connecting with people. I want to go after positions that give me the freedom to craft an experience. I want to give full effort in everything I do and not feel like I needed to do more. That’s where I am currently heading. And I think that’s where a lot of people want to be. I hope to continue my stories and eventually reveal the details of these past two weeks someday, but for now, the journey is just beginning.