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No Pain
Yesterday morning I emerged from sleep slowly, lying on my back without moving, warm and quiet. As I reached for consciousness, I began to realize that I felt no pain. There was no throbbing in my toe, no aching in … Continue reading
Three and a Half Years Later
It’s been three and a half years since my last post. Once you’re fully employed, there’s less time and energy for blogging. It was also difficult to share thoughts and emotions while in an on-going battle for justice, which eventually I lost in … Continue reading
Keeping Busy Isn’t Always Enough
Friday, a week ago, I had one of those “down” days. I felt tired and unmotivated and just wanted to lose myself in a novel. It had been a relatively busy week, including a productive work session for my consulting … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search
Tagged busy, choices, part-time work, stress
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The Good, the Bad, and the…?
The Good: The hectic schedule of the past five weeks is easing, as my assessment job comes to an end. The Bad: I will be earning less, so it’s back to unemployment benefits. The Good: I finished the test prep … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged auditor, consultant, emotions, jobsearch, training
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Working Overtime While Unemployed
I haven’t been writing much in the past month because I have been so busy. In fact, for the past two weeks, I haven’t qualified for unemployment benefits because I have worked too many hours. It’s kind of crazy that … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged auditor, employment, full time, job search, overtime, test prep, unemployment benefits
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On the Positive Side…
I am determined to stay positive, and yesterday everything felt brighter. In the morning I consulted with the local handyman, who is starting a project on the house, and then I finished two blog posts, made some calls, and even … Continue reading
The Novelty Has Worn Off
The novelty has worn off of the job hunt. The jobs I’m most qualified for are not available at this time of year. I’m tired of looking through lists of jobs that I’m not qualified for. At one time it … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Other, Unemployment
Tagged motivation, part-time work, state of mind
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“Action Alleviates Anxiety”
I came across this excerpt in an ad promoting inspirational books. It mirrors my own thoughts and actions. These days, the tension builds in my neck and shoulders. At other times it has been in my lower back or stomach … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Articles, Resources, Health & Wellness, Organization
Tagged depression, exercise, health
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Reading in Bed
The alarm goes off at 5:45, and J. gets up. It still seems strange that I don’t have to drag myself out, doing my morning yoga while he uses the bathroom. Instead, I roll over and doze off. Later, he … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Articles, Resources, Health & Wellness, Organization
Tagged books, depression, health, schedule
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The View from Spruce Knob 