Here we are. I’m between jobs for a bit.
After 8 years in the same company.
Before that, 2 years in the previous one.
And before that, 4 years of university.
I hadn’t had a real pause since high school. Almost 15 years.
Almost half my life.
A huge amount, when you stop and think about it.
Now I just need to find a way to fill the time 😀
These days I’m reading Deep Work by Cal Newport.
Or well, trying to, considering the little time I have and the fact that my energy isn’t exactly at its peak. I’ll catch up in the next few days, since I’m free!
Anyway, I came across a chapter about focus. Or rather, about where you should direct your energy to improve the whole deep work concept.
And that’s where a stream of thoughts started about what’s really important. About what we should focus on to avoid getting dragged down by life’s difficulties.
Looking at the glass half full always helps.
You decide where to direct your energy and your thoughts.
So, in my case:
I have little kids, and this extra time to spend with them won’t come back.
Deepening what I enjoy, going deep into topics that can help me in my search for a new job and who knows, maybe new roles.
Letting things out, venting, lightening negative thoughts and thinking positive.
I consider myself a rational person, a realist, but also an optimist. Maybe distant positions, but they help me see life from the “good” side. Without drifting too far into weird ideas, because for sure I can’t become an astronaut at my age 😃
Of course, the workaholism gurus would tell me to set up my routine.
Wake up at this hour, meditate, cold shower, an hour of this, an hour of that.
But you know what? Why should I, really?
Take a break!
After 15 years, I think I’ve earned it 😀