Work

So many of us define ourselves by what we do for living. We have been taught since a young age that what we do for a living defines who we are – but what we do for a living is such a small part of our world. Who we are as a spouse, friend, community member. Is our world so small that all have is our work? I must admit that a large part of who I am is evident by the profession I chose but I would be the same person if I wasn’t working in this field. When I was fired from a job it took a big toll on my self esteem. I realized during that time what a big emphasis I put on working. I was lost and didn’t know what to do with myself. I realized during that time that there is so much more to my life than just work. I was missing out on so much life because of my consumption of work. I was neglecting other things in my life. Once I started to work again my priorities shifted. I stopped bringing work home nightly. I didn’t spend my weekends doing work. Instead I took time to spend with my spouse and friends. We need to prioritize what is important in our life because life is too short. Spend time doing the things you enjoy. My challenge for you today is for you to honestly evaluate the role work plays in your life. Are you neglecting other areas of your life?