No one should feel pressured to make changes “Instead quiet your mind and ask yourself, “Am I happy? How can I tweak my life so I can have more happiness and more love? Does the choice I’m making (or not making) feel good? What are the benefits of the change and do those outweigh the cost of the disruptions? When you settled on the answers, you’ll be better equipped to either make the necessary shifts or recognize that staying the course is good for your body and soul.
Real Life of an MSW 
Following the death of my first wife I left a job in Marine insurance to become a Social Worker; years later, in a managerial post, I was told not to apply for higher promotion because I was not in the forefront of change. I replied that someone had to do the nurturing. In fact I had made many changes in my Area Team’s practices – just not those that were wanted. You will see how this post resonates with me.
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“Someone had to do the nurturing” oh, Derrick, how I appreciate that phrase/sentiment. I have discovered that even in behavioral health, there are individuals who are trying to climb the corporate ladder. There is nothing wrong with this, but we need to remember the core of the work we are doing which is nurturing. Thank you for sharing!
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I’m so pleased, msw
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I don’t know if it was intentional, but your premise seems a lot like a quote I saw posted yesterday on social media: “Life is too short to give another minute to anyone or anything that doesn’t make you happy.” And the question was asked, “Do you agree?”
My answer: Absolutely not. This world is not all about me, and my happiness is not the be-all-and-end-all of everything. There are people who see it that way, but they are the ones who tend to make life miserable for those around them. What gives true meaning to life usually involves putting others’ well-being ahead of one’s own. People who do that wisely and consistently are the ones who find happiness to be a pleasant byproduct of their labors. (derrickjknight, who commented above, seems like that kind of person. God bless him.)
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I was glad to read that the words allowed you a moment to pause, ponder and reflect. Thanks for reading and sharing your opinion.
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I them I perform this exercise a couple times a week, you see I spend a lot of time with myself. Nothing makes you think like alone time. But its so needed.
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That is a wonderful practice. I too have found self-reflection beneficial as it increases self-awareness, allowing you to ask Who are you? What are your core values? Who do you want to be? which are all key components of emotional intelligence, and in developing a better understanding of self and others.
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Thanks
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