Like so many others, I was challenged in ways I wasn’t expecting in 2021. My life was turned on it’s head early in the year and I spent the remaining months doing a lot of reflecting, self improvement, inner work, outer work, reconnecting with friends and figuring out who I am as a person.
These past 12 months have taught me so much about who I am and what I am capable of. My divorce tested me in ways I wasn’t expecting and forced me to take a look at myself and my life and decide what I want for my future.
I reference that day as “the day my life fell apart” but that no longer feels accurate. As I reflect back, it feels more accurate to think of that day as “the day my life started” or “the day I was given a fresh start”. I had been stuck for so long in a loveless marriage with a man that had no ambition or drive. His influence along with feeling like I wasn’t good enough kept me in a hole. Now that I am free I realize all of the potential I have in life. I am looking to improve my carrier options along with taking on more challenging roles at work. I am pouring effort into my house to make it the home I’ve always wanted. I am forming meaningful and lasting connections with people and finally traveling for fun.
This self work has made a huge impact on my life and mental health even in the short 6 months since “d day”. As I move into this new year, rather than making resolutions, I prefer to set intentions. And my intentions for 2022 are clear:
- To continue on this path of self work and self awareness.
- To travel to one new place for fun not work.
- To acknowledge my value in the workplace and work towards what I am capable of.
Last year was a wild ride but I truly cannot wait to see what 2022 has in store.
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