5 Hard Lessons What I Had To Learn In 2018
Usually this time of year you look back and think of all your sins, your failures and things that have worked out for you. One usually feels this time of year that you chewed hard bones and that the year was not yours.
Is it so - or is it not me? I have felt many times "this year was not for me".
I lost my job, lost one of my best friends at death, lost one of my cousins in an accident, had to go through unemployment for a few months, had to make hard decisions ... But, I'm not going to talk about my year anymore no.
GOOD THINGS
Through the period of my unemployment, I have seen people who I barely know care about me. For example, people who are blogging friends who have had mercy on me and would like to help in my situation. I am very happy for God about this, that there are people with good hearts.
Also during the time I was unemployed, I was invited to a television interview to talk about my blog. It was a highlight of my year. I never thought I'd speak to the cameras. This event also gave me a hype to subscribe to being part of a blogger panel at the Jozi Books and Blogs Festival. I enjoyed sharing my knowledge.
Then, while I was looking for work, I went for an interview for a job I didn't qualify, even though I had the experience to do so, and I was unsuccessful in the interview. Later, I was offered a freelance writer post. I am now writing about entrepreneurship and I enjoy it a lot.
MY GOALS FOR 2018
I gave myself three words at the beginning of 2018, which is kind of my driving force for my goals. The words were determination (bravery) and collaboration (collaboration).
With determination and boldness, I wanted to try new things and get myself out of my comfort zone. Working together, for example, the goal of working with bloggers and basically broadening my network was to strengthen relationships.
My biggest goal was to save a certain amount of money for my daughter's school fund (in the future). Every year I want to save money for her every year before being officially at school. I achieved my savings goal. I couldn't spend money every month because I was retrenched and for a few months unemployed, so later in the year I was playing with my freelance work to raise that money.
Another goal was to pay off all my shop credit cards and eventually close the credit cards. I did it. Now, my next step (for next year) is to pay off my car.
Nevertheless, Let me quickly tell you what the hard lessons I've learned this year:
Your thoughts determine your actions
I had to learn to be positive in the midst of times when I wanted to be negative (like when I was unemployed).
Set financial goals for yourself and write them down
To set financial goals and also to take actions that say how to achieve the goals helped me to succeed when I did freelance work.
Small changes matter
To give an example here, I paid a little more (than the installment) on a credit card account and then managed to pay it off. Also, instead of having lunch at work, I started planning what I was going to eat and bringing home the food.
Ask for help and be specific
When I did freelance work, I asked for people who already have their own business in the field where I work. Some times it also cost money, but it was a good investment for my business.
It is possible to achieve your goals
Many times things seem impossible; the best thing is to execute action plans until you finally reach the goal.
It's already my side. I hope you found it interesting. Did you achieve your goal this year? Also, what hard lessons you have learned - tell me in the comment section, below.
Is it so - or is it not me? I have felt many times "this year was not for me".
I lost my job, lost one of my best friends at death, lost one of my cousins in an accident, had to go through unemployment for a few months, had to make hard decisions ... But, I'm not going to talk about my year anymore no.
GOOD THINGS
Through the period of my unemployment, I have seen people who I barely know care about me. For example, people who are blogging friends who have had mercy on me and would like to help in my situation. I am very happy for God about this, that there are people with good hearts.
Also during the time I was unemployed, I was invited to a television interview to talk about my blog. It was a highlight of my year. I never thought I'd speak to the cameras. This event also gave me a hype to subscribe to being part of a blogger panel at the Jozi Books and Blogs Festival. I enjoyed sharing my knowledge.
Then, while I was looking for work, I went for an interview for a job I didn't qualify, even though I had the experience to do so, and I was unsuccessful in the interview. Later, I was offered a freelance writer post. I am now writing about entrepreneurship and I enjoy it a lot.
MY GOALS FOR 2018
I gave myself three words at the beginning of 2018, which is kind of my driving force for my goals. The words were determination (bravery) and collaboration (collaboration).
With determination and boldness, I wanted to try new things and get myself out of my comfort zone. Working together, for example, the goal of working with bloggers and basically broadening my network was to strengthen relationships.
My biggest goal was to save a certain amount of money for my daughter's school fund (in the future). Every year I want to save money for her every year before being officially at school. I achieved my savings goal. I couldn't spend money every month because I was retrenched and for a few months unemployed, so later in the year I was playing with my freelance work to raise that money.
Another goal was to pay off all my shop credit cards and eventually close the credit cards. I did it. Now, my next step (for next year) is to pay off my car.
Nevertheless, Let me quickly tell you what the hard lessons I've learned this year:
Your thoughts determine your actions
I had to learn to be positive in the midst of times when I wanted to be negative (like when I was unemployed).
Set financial goals for yourself and write them down
To set financial goals and also to take actions that say how to achieve the goals helped me to succeed when I did freelance work.
Small changes matter
To give an example here, I paid a little more (than the installment) on a credit card account and then managed to pay it off. Also, instead of having lunch at work, I started planning what I was going to eat and bringing home the food.
Ask for help and be specific
When I did freelance work, I asked for people who already have their own business in the field where I work. Some times it also cost money, but it was a good investment for my business.
It is possible to achieve your goals
Many times things seem impossible; the best thing is to execute action plans until you finally reach the goal.
It's already my side. I hope you found it interesting. Did you achieve your goal this year? Also, what hard lessons you have learned - tell me in the comment section, below.
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