Comments on: The Life I’m Supposed to Lead http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/ Helping you find your purpose and navigate your quarter-life crisis in style Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:25:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: I Have a Dream | Semi-Charmed Wife http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1565 I Have a Dream | Semi-Charmed Wife Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:38:39 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1565 [...] Monday, I posted about feeling like I’m not living the life I’m supposed to lead. I got quite a few emails from readers [...] […] Monday, I posted about feeling like I’m not living the life I’m supposed to lead. I got quite a few emails from readers […]

]]> By: janethesane http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1553 janethesane Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:36:28 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1553 Absolutely not. I don't even know what that means. Good for you for knowing what it means for you. Absolutely not. I don’t even know what that means. Good for you for knowing what it means for you.

]]> By: tulips4me http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1550 tulips4me Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:12:22 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1550 What a great topic, and very timely for me as well. You seem to have a knack for that! I know that I'm not living the life I'm supposed to lead, in many different ways, and it's something that has been on my mind a lot in the last few months. I've identified some specific things I can and want to do to grow and change (made my 101 Things list), but the difficult part for me is finding the motivation to get started. I struggle with clinical depression, and I don't respond well to medication(s), so my energy and momentum seem to come in spurts, at best. When I made my list, my energy was high; now...not so much. So that's the most difficult part for me - staying consistent to some degree in my efforts and outlook on changing and improving my life. Danielle What a great topic, and very timely for me as well. You seem to have a knack for that! I know that I’m not living the life I’m supposed to lead, in many different ways, and it’s something that has been on my mind a lot in the last few months.

I’ve identified some specific things I can and want to do to grow and change (made my 101 Things list), but the difficult part for me is finding the motivation to get started. I struggle with clinical depression, and I don’t respond well to medication(s), so my energy and momentum seem to come in spurts, at best. When I made my list, my energy was high; now…not so much. So that’s the most difficult part for me - staying consistent to some degree in my efforts and outlook on changing and improving my life.

Danielle

]]> By: kel http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1549 kel Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:27:38 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1549 Interesting question for today. Do I think I am living the life I am supposed to - well I think this is part of it, but I don't think I've reached just where I want/need to be. I think I'm headed in the right direction, but then again...perhaps we are all in early stages of our mid-life crisis! :) Have a great day! ~K Interesting question for today. Do I think I am living the life I am supposed to - well I think this is part of it, but I don’t think I’ve reached just where I want/need to be. I think I’m headed in the right direction, but then again…perhaps we are all in early stages of our mid-life crisis! :)

Have a great day!
~K

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1548 Mark Salinas Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:07:52 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1548 I think it is hard to find anybody that feels that they are living the life they are supposed to lead. It is human nature to second guess ourselves, careers, partners, financial situation etc. I can find many reasons if I so choose to question myself....I guess it comes down to is the "glass half full or half empty? " I think you hit it right on by putting it down on paper and talking...good job! I think it is hard to find anybody that feels that they are living the life they are supposed to lead. It is human nature to second guess ourselves, careers, partners, financial situation etc. I can find many reasons if I so choose to question myself….I guess it comes down to is the “glass half full or half empty? ” I think you hit it right on by putting it down on paper and talking…good job!

]]> By: Anna http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1547 Anna Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:28:54 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/06/30/the-life-im-supposed-to-lead/#comment-1547 Good Monday Morning! Am I living the life I'm supposed to lead? Well, I don't know for sure what I'm supposed to be doing here, but I do know that I feel like there is more out there for me. My Mom was in town this weekend visiting my brother's new baby girl (sooo cute, her name is Magdalena Susan!!!) Anyway, she and I were talking about my boyfriend's new job opportunity and I in turn began discussing some things I want to begin pursuing. First, my bf was just offered a job with the state doing something he has long been hoping for. Although he is not sure of the outcome (who ever knows exactly what's in store for us!) but he knows he will be able to 1. help people 2. have a secure position within a union 3. make decent money with the ability to move up within the organization. I am so proud of him and happy that he is realizing his dream! Second, I began discussing with my Mom and bf that although I am making good money right now and my job is pretty straightforward, I am not "fulfilled." I feel like I can be giving back and have thought about making some changes. Right now, what is best for me is to stay where I am, save some money and get as much experience as I can. Where I end up, though, I hope is somewhere more fulfilling and that allows me to help other people (but still make some $$$!) I'm glad this was your proposed question today, I need to get this out! It's also very comforting to know that other women are going through similiar things that I am. For example, like wanting to do something with my life that I dont' have much experience with or that has nothing to do with my college degree! As long as we are true to ourselves and find a job that allows us to be fulfilled and passionate, then it doesn't matter what we need to do, we will make it happen! Sometimes the hardest part is doing all the work to get where we know we should (and can) be! Have a great day! Anna Good Monday Morning!

Am I living the life I’m supposed to lead? Well, I don’t know for sure what I’m supposed to be doing here, but I do know that I feel like there is more out there for me.

My Mom was in town this weekend visiting my brother’s new baby girl (sooo cute, her name is Magdalena Susan!!!) Anyway, she and I were talking about my boyfriend’s new job opportunity and I in turn began discussing some things I want to begin pursuing.

First, my bf was just offered a job with the state doing something he has long been hoping for. Although he is not sure of the outcome (who ever knows exactly what’s in store for us!) but he knows he will be able to 1. help people 2. have a secure position within a union 3. make decent money with the ability to move up within the organization. I am so proud of him and happy that he is realizing his dream!

Second, I began discussing with my Mom and bf that although I am making good money right now and my job is pretty straightforward, I am not “fulfilled.” I feel like I can be giving back and have thought about making some changes.

Right now, what is best for me is to stay where I am, save some money and get as much experience as I can. Where I end up, though, I hope is somewhere more fulfilling and that allows me to help other people (but still make some $$$!)

I’m glad this was your proposed question today, I need to get this out! It’s also very comforting to know that other women are going through similiar things that I am. For example, like wanting to do something with my life that I dont’ have much experience with or that has nothing to do with my college degree! As long as we are true to ourselves and find a job that allows us to be fulfilled and passionate, then it doesn’t matter what we need to do, we will make it happen!

Sometimes the hardest part is doing all the work to get where we know we should (and can) be!

Have a great day!
Anna

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