I actually got the idea for this column back in the fall, when a few of my co-workers and I were talking and I became very expressive about the subject of discussion and one of my co-workers said, there she goes, "On her soap box." I thought, "hmm, I'll take that and make a positive out of it." As you all know by now, I am a very passionate and compassionate person. So stuff does affect me and I sometimes I DO feel the need to express my thoughts about them!
I have been known to voice my passion. "A man who doesn't stand up for something, will fall for anything." So, I decided to go global with my passion! I write about what gets my goat!
You know, the stuff that gets your "gumption up!"
This week I am passionate about more productivity and less self pity!
"GET UP OFF YOUR DO NOTHING... AND DO
SOMETHING!
Many people are going through great change right now! In light of the economy collapse, the local city governments problems, the worlds' problems with people wanting to blow up planes etc.. People are really going through some terrible things! Some are are frustrated, empty and idle which makes them vulnerable. One of the reasons may be that they have not found a positive "true purpose" for their lives!
Other problems include the fact that all over the country, people are out of work. It's proven even tougher to find jobs that will support the needs, let alone, the wants of many! Many people are in their middle aged years or elderly years, college Grads, corporate heads, skilled tradesmen and women and they are finding that they have to go back to college, change their area of expertise and or go to get special training to be "employable" now, in this tougher job market.
Social issues have gotten way out of hand. More stress and strain has been put on families. Many people have gotten divorces and left their families, for all that is going on around and in them! There are many more who have all but given up! They sit around, watching television ALL DAY long, talking about what they don't have! Sure! Many of them can say, that they have goals, dreams, desires and know what they want, but haven't gotten up to go get it! They have gotten comfortable where they are, even though where they are, is aggravating and slowly killing them inside! The latter was happening to me. But, I'm making changes, how about you?
Let's start by getting of of our "do nothings and go do something" about our situations? Yeah, I have heard people close to me say..."Yeah! OK.
But the situation out there is so that you can't get ahead right now!"
"I'm already a college Grad , WITH A DEGREE!".
Yep, I know there are jobs out there, but you have to go back to school to get them!" "I like what I do already, I don't want to have to change."
My response is, (even to myself)...OK! So you may have to change, you may even have to move to another location! Are you getting where you NEED to be, the way things are going? So, go back to school and get the degree! Go get the training! Sign up for the "No Worker Left Behind" program if yo have to. That's the one, in which the Government will pay up to $5000.00 per year, for 2 years, to encourage you to go back to school to get 're-employment ready'! There's no shame in that! Let the Government help you go back to school if you need to do that!
Granted it will take some time to even get in that program because there are so many millions of Michiganders taking advantage of it, but do the work and put your papers in anyway! Eventually, they'll get to you! I did it! Hey! Their offering it! Most of us, have been diligent tax payers all of our adult lives. If we need a little help and if the government is willing to give us a little in return, then I say WHOO HOO! What do I have to do?
Yes! The government is trying to help itself, but if it helps you, then what are you waiting for? To heck with what other people say!
Their life is not yours! They are not coming into your home to pay your bills or even help pay, feed your kids, pay life insurance, help send your kids to college or go on a vacation! They are not interested in a better life for you! Some of them don't even think you can do more than what you are doing right now! They don't believe in you! Let ME tell you something...
YOU CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO! And anybody, even your closest friend, (because you don't always know what's their motivation)... that tells you WHAT You CAN'T ACCOMPLISH, you need to stay away from them! At least until you have achieved what you are trying to achieve.
My Momma used to say, "Actions talk, bull----walks!"
(God Bless and keep her.) Anyway, So, GET BUSY!
And if people are doubting you and trying to hold you in a little box that THEY you in... They may not DESERVE YOU IN THEIR LIVES ANYWAY! If you are trying to better your life and folks are snickering, talking negatively about you, doubting your abilities, your possible achievements, dashing your hopes, don't waste energy and focus fighting with those people. Why are you trying to convince them anyway? Just and GO ON and do what you came to do!
Need something to fill your time so you can get off the couch and stop watching so much television, watching your life pass you by?
GO VOLUNTEER somewhere, while you are in between jobs. Even while you are working! Being productive helps keep you growing and feeling useful. It can boost confidence and in many cases, volunteering can increase your skill level and even teach you new skills! Not to mention the fact that, when you are giving to someone else, it helps to take your mind off of yourself! It helps you to re-focus your energy by reshaping your attitude! Also, I happen to know that some businesses often hire volunteers for permanent employment. That's how I ended up with one of the best paying jobs I ever had! Unfortunately, it was only temporary.
I was working at a Local Television station.
Some employers actually "watch" for such volunteers. Unpaid workers who are their because they want to be there and not necessarily because they have to, especially volunteers who are working hard, are the type of people that many business owners are open to hiring! Quite often, they'll look consider a volunteer first, for employment before they will consider an "outsider". Now, this is not to say that all volunteer opportunities lead into permanent employment, but volunteering is at least something to keep you productive while you are working on the things for yourself.
What about taking those classes you always wanted to take? What about the singing classes, the voice Acting? The pottery classes? What about the acting? The film making schools you looked into? What about your passion for cooking? Baking? They have some very good culinary and pastry programs in the Michigan area.
What about THOSE THINGS?
Many times, our hobbies and our passions can take us "up" to places we've never been, even in our own minds! Come on, you can do it. THINK!
What are your hobbies, skills, Passions?
Whatever you do Dear Reader, just "KEEP MOVING FORWARD."
"Don't stop... 'til you get enough". You know that song!
(Hey, Gotta laugh, you know.) Seriously, Dear Reader...
Don't stop going after the betterment of your life.
You only have one to live. And Remember Never, EVER forget to laugh!
So, "GET OFF YOUR DO NOTHING and GO DO SOMETHING!"
But do something with morals, along with the benefits.
Love Yall, Meetta
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