In the past 24 hours and counting, I have been working with a career consultant with respect to what sort of career I would like to have in the next 5 or more years. This exercise is useful thus far - it entails me answering a series of questions - about 40 or so - with regards to what I want in my life. I have not finished answering them. In fact, I find some of the questions difficult to answer. The reason - I suspect and my consultant agrees with me - is that I have not been in touch with that part of myself. The best time to get in touch with myself is right now - the recession is indeed a time where change inevitably is going to happen, it is a time that forces evaluation of what is most important in one's life.
Yet to a large extent, this getting-in-touch-with-myself exercise has been the result of a self-induced change. I say this because it is one of the steps that I am taking to identify why I am bored with my life; identifying the issue is an essential part of the solution. So in the next 12 hours or so, I am devoting my time and resources to thinking about what I really want. I am going to be as honest as possible. I have decided not to worry about other people's judgment - in one way or another, I am bound to get judged eventually, so I may as well be honest with myself in the process. Those close to me have always been supportive, which is important, so I have the important thing with me already. I dont mind being judged so long as those close to me are supportive of my decision.
I have also purchased a plane ticket to fly to Jakarta in about 2 weeks time. I am going to stay there for 12 days with a short trip to Bali in between. I am hoping to meet some inspirational individuals with stories to tell and get their permission to write them in this blog. One story I have been meaning to get down to words is that of my father's. He is the most remarkable man in my life and I don't know much of his stories, and I am hoping to change that soon.
If you are not happy with some aspects of your life, I encourage you to do something about it. It may entail a difficult exercise of getting in touch with yourself and asking yourself what you really want and it is worth it. And get someone to do it with you - preferably a third party professional, although there is no stopping you doing it with someone close to you.
Over the next few days, I am going to look into the changes that the recession brings into my life, with particular emphasis on self-discipline. I think this is a good way to start since (1) it is currently happening and (2) it will give you an insight into my life.
Until then - take care.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Foreword
Sometimes change is self-induced.
Sometimes change is a function of time - it just so happens.
Other times, change is due to the things we cant control - like the economy.
Some of us embrace change with open arms.
Some of us resist change with a passion.
Change is an inevitable part of our lives.
How we deal with it makes us inspirational.
Sometimes change is a function of time - it just so happens.
Other times, change is due to the things we cant control - like the economy.
Some of us embrace change with open arms.
Some of us resist change with a passion.
Change is an inevitable part of our lives.
How we deal with it makes us inspirational.
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I start this blog on the 30th of January 2009. In the days leading to this, I have openly admitted to my loved ones that I am sick of my life. In fact, if I were to admit it openly, I have been sick of my life for a very long time. How can I tell you this without sounding grumpy, negative and ungrateful?
I graduated with a doctorate from one of the top Universities in Sydney, Australia by the age of 25. That made me one of the youngest graduates in the school. In the years that I was completing my doctorate, I often get the feeling of frustration, which I was told, was normal for a Ph.D. student. When I completed my doctorate, I thought the feeling would go away. Well, three jobs later, I am still feeling largely frustrated. This time though, I can safely pinpoint that it is because I am lacking something - and I am searching for that something until I get it. I may not know what it is, let alone articulate it, but I know it is out there and I will find it.
It is often said that what you should do with your life is really something that you enjoy doing. I like writing so I blog. I like listening to people's stories so if you have a story, please email me at changedoeshappen AT gmail DOT com. (I have to write the email address that way to prevent unwanted spammers.) If you do write me a story, I may post it on this blog. And I will change your name to protect your identity - unless of course, you want to be identified.
Yes, you can write about anything - the changes in your life you like, you dislike, the changes in someone else's life that you like, dislike, love, hate. Anything that involves change in it is welcome. It does not have to be a major change either, it can be minor little things. What I am looking for is how you cope with the change. If we share our stories, we can help others to cope with the changes in their lives.
Come to think of it, this blog is my first step towards changing my life. Well, one step closer to something.
I graduated with a doctorate from one of the top Universities in Sydney, Australia by the age of 25. That made me one of the youngest graduates in the school. In the years that I was completing my doctorate, I often get the feeling of frustration, which I was told, was normal for a Ph.D. student. When I completed my doctorate, I thought the feeling would go away. Well, three jobs later, I am still feeling largely frustrated. This time though, I can safely pinpoint that it is because I am lacking something - and I am searching for that something until I get it. I may not know what it is, let alone articulate it, but I know it is out there and I will find it.
It is often said that what you should do with your life is really something that you enjoy doing. I like writing so I blog. I like listening to people's stories so if you have a story, please email me at changedoeshappen AT gmail DOT com. (I have to write the email address that way to prevent unwanted spammers.) If you do write me a story, I may post it on this blog. And I will change your name to protect your identity - unless of course, you want to be identified.
Yes, you can write about anything - the changes in your life you like, you dislike, the changes in someone else's life that you like, dislike, love, hate. Anything that involves change in it is welcome. It does not have to be a major change either, it can be minor little things. What I am looking for is how you cope with the change. If we share our stories, we can help others to cope with the changes in their lives.
Come to think of it, this blog is my first step towards changing my life. Well, one step closer to something.
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