As a result of doing many inventories, I realize the importance of "telling on myself." I need to be accountable for my actions, big and small. So I thought I'd just put it out there to help keep me accountable and move me to action. I am having trouble working while I am at work. Sorry if you thought you'd hear something juicy or fun. I'm just not being as responsible as I should be.
There are days that I do very well, and others where I just can't seem to get moving at all. I have an administrative-type job, so I'm at my desk or at meetings, and sometimes I need to make calls to people. I spent 13 years at a job where I worked very hard and put in long hours. I was very committed to what I did. Here I have less structure, and I know I need to create it for myself but I'm not. I have less interaction with others, and am more "on my own" with my work, and my work is less inspiring than I'm used to. I've been at this job for about 5 months now, so it's about time that I find some way to be more consistent in my work. As an aside, I am also 5 months pregnant, but I know that's not the reason I've been on-and-off lazy at work. I've just been lazy.
I haven't formally inventoried this, and maybe that would help move me to action. It doesn't seem like all that big of a deal, but to me living sober includes not escaping life - including work. So I welcome anyone's experience, strength and hope in terms of "living a sober life" at work!
For the longest time I was a Workaholic.. ....cell phone was glued to my hand...
Today I try to go at half speed...and try not to make work, and wheeling and dealing... a priority...and turn the cell phone off...or give it to someone else...and try to get outa Dodge on a regular basis..
Had a hell of a time adjusting....still do, some days...
Something like driving a car at 150 miles an hour...and then someone sets the throttle at 50...Jee sus....what a shock....
Some days I wish to accomplish 50 things and do so.......other days I hope the phone doesnt ring....and I WANT to be lazy...
I guess its just what they call Balance....
Have a good one eh...
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if you want to accomplish more at work, you know you need to write some goals and follow up with daily "things to do" lists. Lastly pray to be more focused at work, and/or to given the opportunity to have more work (be careful with that one LOL).
I'm self employed and when things get slow (like now) I pray for work, more importantly the opportunity to work. I believe that our Higher Power wants us to work. My first and greatest sponsor said that "Staying sober may be our primary purpose, but it is not our only purpose". when I asked him what else, he our course said Work!
Great busy you'll feel better the first day, and you know that's true. Don't listen to Phil, he's caanadian and they only work half the year. the other half they go to florida.
I think my solution, then, is to move to Canada! I've been to two conferences there, and they were really cool. I was also at a conference in Miami and my boyfriend cheated on me, so I don't think I'll be moving there.
I do need to focus on balance, which I can easily ignore. And funny that I hadn't thought about praying to be useful! I'm facing a lot of change right now, and it's just good to check in to see that my priorities are straight and that I'm bringing these principles into my life. Thanks!
I have an administrative-type job, so I'm at my desk or at meetings, and sometimes I need to make calls to people. I spent 13 years at a job where I worked very hard and put in long hours. I was very committed to what I did. Here I have less structure, and I know I need to create it for myself but I'm not. I have less interaction with others, and am more "on my own" with my work, and my work is less inspiring than I'm used to.
Hey there! Sounds like you and I work for the same place! No kidding......especially when you said "conferences in Canada"
Are you Brown, too!! I have to make a conscience effort everyday to stay on task, but my problem is I hate my job most days. I'm very grateful for it, but still, it's not where I'd like to be in life........you hang in there. Keep doing the next right thing!
(((((Hugs))))
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I have to make a conscience effort everyday to stay on task, but my problem is I hate my job most days. I'm very grateful for it, but still, it's not where I'd like to be in life........you hang in there. Keep doing the next right thing!