For awhile, I was having dreams about work. Rather, they were nightmares. I was in a new office but with all the same people. And we were using these crazy computers that I had no idea how to use. It seemed I was the only one, however, and everyone else was far too busy to help me. So, I was behind from the very beginning and every time I looked up, my inbox was overflowing. At first I thought they were stress dreams. In actuality I was just fine at work; hardworking, diligent, always in line with everyone else. But every night I was drowning; it was frustrating.
Finally, I decided to look up on the internet what it all meant. The answer: I had anxiety about my job. I was constantly worried about upcoming projects and tasks that needed to be finished. I was concerned that I wouldn’t get everything done in time and I’d be left behind everyone. That, in turn, would make me look bad to my superiors and that is ultimately what I was nervous about.
If you have dreams about work or lack of work or anything to do with the employment field in general, there may be some definite changes you can make to ease your conscience.
Have you been slacking off? Not doing the best you know you can do, can seep into your brain and cause problems with your moral essence. That fact will surely affect your sleeping patterns and cause undue hesitation when it comes time to hit the hay.
It could also mean that maybe you are not as prepared as you think you are, to do the job you were hired to do. This, obviously, would pose a problem to your subconscious and we all know that’s where dreams come from.
On a positive note, if your dreams consist of you working harder and harder to reach the goals, it could signify success on your part. You’re doing the right things, the right way. Either way, your dreams should be work and stress free. You’ve put in your eight hours and the eight you get to spend sleeping should not become billable.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Dare to Dream
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Spice up that Job!
Have you ever felt that corporate
I personally am not a fan of this tedious and lackluster lifestyle. For the people who walk off the beaten path– the people who have bright purple hair and who can’t sit still at a desk for more than five minutes without doodling pictures of their cat – I suggest finding creative jobs. You don’t have to be a carbon copy of the rest of the corporate world for you to go far in your career. Some of the most successful people I have met have had a unique flair that sets them apart from the rest of their industry.
Research from the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine suggests that boring work could be deadly work. Yikes! Do you really want to keel over one day because your job literally bores you to death? I sure don’t want to be included in those statistics.
I think that most people today take their brain for granted. If you want to break free of the monotony then you need to learn how to utilize the innovative chamber of your brain. I always think of everything I love and how it can be transformed into a job. How can I make my love of vegan food successful? Can I sell my knitting to people online? Funky jobs and lateral thinking can be the saving grace to a mundane lifestyle. Give it a try because the rewards can be immeasurable. Who knows, maybe you will be the next big thing.
Even if you are settled into a career, try and think of ways to improve or modify your everyday routine. Whether it’s adding some flavor to your wardrobe or decorating the office for a holiday. And who says adults can’t dress up for Halloween? Or have a secret Santa gift exchange with only presents bought from the dollar store. Mix things up a little!
Stop staring blankly at your computer monitor and start using your brain. It could lead to an improved lifestyle, or better yet, a promotion. If you haven’t had a frontal lobotomy then stop acting like it and get those wheels turning in your head.
