Friday was my favorite day of the week.
I thought it was just because the weekend was coming. I could relax, binge watch some shows, spend time with my sons and husband, maybe even go out on a lil’ date night.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were all a DRAG. A slog. Rushed. Pushed. Managed.
Then Friday came. And I was happy. Saturdays were a breeze. Two days of just pure bliss.
And then Sunday came with the reminders of Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. And I felt the irritation rolling in. And the frustration. Stress. Worry.
This went on for me for years until about 10 years ago when I realized I was living more than half my week, more than half of my year, pissed off and stressed. I knew it was work, so I changed my workplace. Then I started a business. Then I picked up social media and content creation. Then I wrote a book. And writing my book made me realize the unhappiness wasn’t coming from outside of me, it was being acted out externally but it was all ME.
The burnout was internal, and nothing was going to fix that except my inner self. My energy, my moods, my emotions, my satisfaction. All me.
What “they” say about energy and alignment is true. Not just because of “needing to have gratitude to be blessed and successful”, or “wanting to manifest the life you desire”, but because you won’t be happy unless you’re happy. You won’t live a life of laughter and joy if you only ever give attention and effort towards what you’re angry at today.
Anger is a signal, a sign. Something is wrong and needs to be corrected. Not someone. Something. Not with anyone else. With you.
What is causing the anger? Get to the root of the issue. And either reframe it or change it.
This is what I write, speak, and sing about. The influence you have on yourself. The external experiences being completely up to you and what you decide to involve yourself in.
Now, every day is my favorite day. No matter what happens, for the good or otherwise, it’s all for my highest benefit.
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