The hardest part about doing what you love is figuring out what the heck that is in the first place. There's a rare breed of people who have it all figured out from the moment they enter this world; but most of us have to learn through trial and error. I've had many jobs over the years; from food service, to janitorial work, to reception and even a short stint at the Post Office. I'm ashamed to admit how many jobs I've had; but I can't change my past, I can only move forward and live each day saying I did my best. Through all the ebbs and flows, the trial and errors, the hits and misses, I have put my body through a lot of wear and tear. Some mornings I wake up in a world of hurt and the only thing that makes me feel truly excited is getting a full body massage! Which made me think... I could help people who are experiencing the same kind of pain. People are in pain everywhere; whether its because they work manual labor jobs, sit at a desk all day, are injured from overexercise and strain... the reasons are endless. When I was in high school I went to school to become a Hairstylist, but I was always drawn to the Esthetician side of things. I would volunteer to take any facial or nail appointments that came through the door. I loved the relaxing atmosphere that came with the spa life, and I think subconsciously, I would do these things because I knew If I made a mistake it was an easy fix. I would get $20 tips just for a 20 minute facial and customers would tell me that my facials were better than the ones they received on a cruise ship. Looking back, I wish I would have pursued this career years ago, but its never to late to invest in yourself. A year ago I decided to enroll in massage school so I can help people overcome the same pain I experience as an active person, as well as help them find relief from stress and anxiety. It took me awhile to reach a decision about this, but now I know that it was the right decision. I'm happy to say that after just one year I have finished massage school, passed all my exams and begun working at a beautiful Spa that I can say with confidence is my dream job!
What dream job awaits you? What would you do if you could start over? Share your story in the comments below!
You're not alone 💕I know this can come off as a cliche, or sound insincere because people throw words around and then go about their business like its no big deal. But you have people in your life who love you and need you. Your family would fall apart without you. You give so much love and support to everyone in your life, and you never ask for anything in return. You always do what you think is best for others and you need to see your worth, because I can't even describe how much you mean to me and how you've impacted my life. There are no words... Love You to the moon and back 💖
Anxiety is a big problem these days. I read the other day that there’s now something called pretraumatic stress disorder. Basically this means people are stressed about what could happen. I feel a bit of this, as I’ve always been a worrier and a brooder but since all of the lock down and rioting madness, I’ve been battling depression. I can feel it lurking around the edges and I’ve been fighting it with tons of exercise ( over 600 miles since March 14) and painting and prayer, but it isn’t enough. I feel so alone. This probably isn’t helpful to anyone. But it helps me a bit to put it out there in the void.