One Extra Day
Today I got the go-ahead to reduce my work hours to 30 hours per week. I did this for a year about four years ago and found it to be an ideal balance between work and home – a sweet spot if you wish – where I was at peak productivity in both realms. Although I may not get the same results, I've decided to try it again. It will be a six-month trial run after which I'll re-evaluate to see if it still works.
Despite its relatively low risk, I feel an unexpected resistance to this change. I feel uncertain, agitated and shifty. In the Superhero workshop I took at Squam we spoke of gremlins – those pesky negative thoughts and feelings that hold us back, convincing us to not rock the boat. We talked about how gremlins are often loudest when we get close to something good, something that leads us closer to our dreams.
Could it be gremlins causing this nervousness I feel?
Whatever it may be, I'm doing this. I look forward to that one extra day - an extra day to rest, to cook, to paint, clean, write, play, learn, move, plan, build, dream, create, connect, or just be. And my gremlins? To them I say "Thanks but no thanks! I want my day off!!" :)
Despite its relatively low risk, I feel an unexpected resistance to this change. I feel uncertain, agitated and shifty. In the Superhero workshop I took at Squam we spoke of gremlins – those pesky negative thoughts and feelings that hold us back, convincing us to not rock the boat. We talked about how gremlins are often loudest when we get close to something good, something that leads us closer to our dreams.
Could it be gremlins causing this nervousness I feel?
Whatever it may be, I'm doing this. I look forward to that one extra day - an extra day to rest, to cook, to paint, clean, write, play, learn, move, plan, build, dream, create, connect, or just be. And my gremlins? To them I say "Thanks but no thanks! I want my day off!!" :)
Labels: Life's big questions, Work
posted by Steph at 9:50 p.m.
4 Comments:
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” Good for you for looking those gremlins in the eye and taking that step! Who knows what wonderful experiences lie in wait for you... : )
that's fantastic! i admire you for being so committed to following your dreams. i have actually been thinking about cutting back on work as well. perhaps this will give me the extra nudge!
YAY! That is so great. I know you will use that much needed day wisely. Tell those gremlins to F-off!
*sigh* I'm so lucky to have such supportive people in my life.
Thank you.
xox
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