Biggest change of my life
I was all set to start a new job on April 1st that allowed me to only work 6 hours a day, and still come home to build my business and take care of matters around the house. I was SO excited for this new schedule. This was going to be such a huge change for me. The job, the hours, the freedom- all a new thing.
So What Happened?
Funny how things never go as planned. I was all set to partake in the Super Affiliate Challenge- and then we got a PUPPY. We had talked about getting a dog in the future, but the opportunity presented itself and we jumped. Mostly, it was my husband's idea. Besides the new job, with new hours- this has been the biggest change of my life. Suddenly I have this animal that I am responsible for (at least until my husband comes home from work). And let me tell you- she is a full time job!
We also have two cats that we raised from kittens, but they were a fraction of the work. The easiest thing about them is that they came potty trained. WIth the puppy I am taking her outside about every hour, just to avoid an accident in the house- which, doesn't even always work. But we're making progress.
I Became Resentful
These past few weeks have been some of the hardest I have been through.
Three days after starting my new job I fell ill with one of the nastiest colds I have ever endured, which lasted over a week. Also, the new job was more stressful than I could have ever imagined (despite that I was told it would not be), but I am still hopeful this is only temporary. Transitioning through the biggest change of my life between the new job, new puppy AND being sick was almost more than I could handle.
I began to resent her. As cute as she was, this puppy was detracting me from everything I wanted, and everything I planned to do. I never got the opportunity to come home and write and work on my website. She needs constant affection and attention after being alone for six hours and I am having a hard time breaking away for even short periods of time.
It just didn't seem fair. My husband wanted this dog, and now I got stuck taking care of it every day after work.
What Changed?
So what changed? My attitude.
I don't want to quit. I want to grow a successful business online. I want to be able to have a side income that allows me financial freedom. And one cute little puppy isn't going to stop me. Not even the biggest change of my life is going to stop me.
This is a temporary roadblock. Sure, I'm a bit behind on the Super Affiliate Challenge although I have still accomplished quite a bit. But, she isn't going to be a puppy for long and soon I will have a piece of my life back. Yes, she will still be a big part of it and we will still spend time together after work. However, she won't be the rambunctious-stick-everything-in-her-mouth little furball that she is now.
I envision that in only a few months time I will come home from work and we will go for a nice jog or walk outside if it's nice, or simply play fetch in the yard. Then I will likely have a bit of time to work on my business before dinner, and can work on writing again after dinner as well.
Patience and perseverance are what will get me through this. Yes, this is all the biggest change of my life, and my priorities are temporarily shifted. However, my long-term vision is the same as before. And ,hopefully we will have a great dog in the end, too.
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You're right, Hannah! That sweet little puppy will calm down, just not as quickly as you would like. Some friends of mine are also having the same kind of puppy experiences that you are having right now. I've been there, done that too, raising a rescue puppy. Not an easy task, but long-term it's worth the time invested. WA will be here. Do what you can when you can as you handle things with the new job and the cute puppy. :)
I wish you much success with all of your challenges and with your online businesses.
Colleen
Thanks, Colleen! It was just so disheartening to set a goal and then have progress interrupted. But you're right, WA will still be here! In the meantime I just have to juggle a few more things.
The best step you made is the change in attitude within yourself and as long as it is a forward step you know that all will be worth it in the long run.
Yes, many times out plans don't work out in the way we were thinking or would like it to happen but they are challenges, not blockages and it gives us the opportunity that we need to overcome that has presented itself to us by changing the way we think.
Dr. Wayne Dyer once stated
"When you change the things you look at the things you look at will change".
You have started to do this with your change in attitude and as you keep going forward in that positive mind frame you will look back and wonder what was all that fuss about then
Just keep believing in yourself and in all you do. Enjoy the work you have just been given in the workforce don't stress about it as it will only hinder your thinking down the track.
Know that your beautiful puppy will be at home waiting for you and your husband will also be there for you and also look after the puppy at other times you need for yourself like the SAC
Just keep going forward.
Wishing you a great 2019 and beyond both here in WA and in your private world.
Andre
Thanks, Andre! It definitely took a couple of weeks for the attitude change. It was too easy to go down that path of resentment, and it hurt to be mad at that cute little puppy. All things will happen in time.
Most welcome Hannah and yes sometimes we forget that in this case puppies didn't do anything wrong but they still get the blame put on them.
But you are at least heading back in the right direction towards a positive outlook
Should you ever feel the way you did then look at the puppies eyes and see your reflection to remind you that you need to go back and stay on course.
Have a wonderful and positive week ahead.
Andre
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Puppies can be like a new kid, but they grow up much quicker and steal your heart along the way. Practice writing about her during this time.