killjoy (dont read if you’re having a good day)
If you follow me on Twitter, watch my videos, or read my blog very regular at all… you probably know me as a highly motivated ball of momentum with a go-go-get-it-done! attitude. More often than not, that’s true.
But it doesn’t take much – sometimes just one email, even – to stop you dead in your tracks, kill every ounce of positive energy, and suck the momentum right out of you. That’s what happened to me today…
The only up-side to the whole thing is that it happened towards the end of the day. Thank goodness too – because it would have wiped the whole day for any idea of productivity had it happened earlier on.
The funny thing is – I was just having this conversation with my mom earlier today. We were talking about cycles and phases, and I was telling her how I was glad I was on such an upswing for the New Year. About how motivated I’ve been about wrapping up some of these huge projects I have going in the background, and how I’m riding out the momentum while it lasts.
The truth is, it doesnt last. It’s not supposed to. We all have cycles or phases where we feel particularly motivated, and then those where we wake up and just feel like pulling the covers back over our head.
We’re not in total control of that. As humans, we have our physical and mental limits. It’s not normal to be positive, perky, motivated and super-productive 100% of the time.
What stinks is when that momentum gets interrupted, or stopped prematurely. And everyone will say that you’re not supposed to let anyone get to you – blow it off – roll with the punches – dont let it get you down – etc etc etc.
Sometimes you just cant help how you feel.
It would be one thing if someone called me up on the phone (and I actually answered it) to tell me that I am a big fat purple monster with yellow polka dots. Its quite another when you’re hit with the truth.
So I took a pause for a truth I was already well aware of, and all of a sudden felt completely overwhelmed all over again. There goes the motivation to just keep truckin’ towards the solution – all of a sudden my focus is back on the problem.
Not good.
Let me just take this opportunity to say, I’m not perfect. I put my pants on one leg at a time just like everybody else. I have bad days. I forget things. I screw stuff up.
Let’s not forget that I’m the woman that unboxed a brand new HD video camera – and filmed a video in VGA mode with the plastic still covering the lens 
I’m doing my best. I know that. And I know that you know that. The only reason I’m sharing this killjoy of a moment with you is because I also know I’m not alone – you’ve been here too.
Just when I thought I had everything figured out, lined up and rolling in the right direction – I’m back to the drawing board staring at the problems. One step forward, two steps back. Ever feel like that?
I wish I hadnt let this get to me. Its the worst possible timing in the world. Of course, I wish I never screwed things up in the first place, but how else do you learn I suppose…
My solution has always been to step away, take a break, and then come back to it fresh. Sometimes you have no choice but to force a breakthrough, and if that’s the situation – push through and get it done. But if the opportunity is there, go with the cycle and save your best work for the high-energy phase.
Trust me, it works out better that way.
So the next time you’re having a bad day – or even just a bad moment – go ahead and pull the covers back over your head. You can make up for it by pulling an all-nighter when you’re feeling motivated again.
And if you’re having a hard time finding that motivation, focus on the solutions – not the problems. Focus on what you can do to make things happen, and get things rolling in the right direction. Even if it’s baby steps.
Just look at all the baby steps (one task at a time!) it took me to get here – 12 full years in business, successfully.
This post is kind of like that old saying: This too shall pass. Its a poor man’s greatest hope, and a rich man’s biggest fear. Perhaps this post is helpful to you if you’re having a bad day too. But if you’re having a fabulous day… you really dont want to hear all this (and I hope you heeded the warning in the title).
This too shall pass.
I’m off to go pull the covers over my head. I’m sure I’ll wake up refreshed and re-energized tomorrow (fingers crossed – as I had a kicka$$ mood to bring to tomorow’s webinar before all the wind got sucked out of my sails) 
Misery loves company. If you’re having a bad day, you can leave a comment below. If you’re having a great day, you’re not allowed to leave a comment.
p.s. In Australia, they would call me a “sook” right now. Tomorrow I’ll wake up with a smile, delete this post, and get back to my usual highly productive routine. Or I’ll “fake it till I make it”, which works too. Whatever it takes, right? I didnt get this far by giving up every time I felt a little overwhelmed…
Keep moving forward. That’s what it’s all about.
(although at the moment I would love to toss this laptop over the balcony and out into the woods – or get in my car and go apply for a job at McDonalds :p)
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Its morning now, and I actually did delete this post last night… but interesting to know: a blog post is just like a tweet. Once you publish it, its out there. Deleting the post doesnt delete it from RSS feeds, or from Google Reader, etc.
Good to know
Anyway, perhaps this post isnt so bad and so we’ll discuss the topic if you like…
Perhaps its a good thing for you to know that I’m not always running at 100%. You dont have to be super-human to be successful at this. If that were the case, I would be working at McDonalds by now
As expected, a good nights sleep did the trick and I’m back at it – and ready for a productive day of working towards my goals. I am reading a great book that addresses stress, burnout, high-energy and low-energy phases, and how to balance it all. I’ll share that book with you in a next post – its fabulous : )
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Hey Lynn, thanks for sharing this with us!
I have those days too, and I try to just fight through it..often I find that I can’t!
So, thankfully those only tend to come every few months or so (for me)
It helps to look at the bright side; there’s so much more to learn in life (way too much), and so many new exciting experiences that we will enjoy in our lifetimes, and so many new things to try out.
For me the disappointment and discouragement comes from failure in some web or graphic design…or simply not being able to figure out “how that STUPID thing works!”
In our lives we will face failure, yet somehow there is the reassurance that “Hey, I tried!”, and that’s what it’s all about..”Ready, Shoot, Aim” if ya know what I mean.
Glad you are doing better. I tend to go into hibernation mode when I get stressed so that I don’t do something I shouldn’t.
Just remember you can’t have good days without the bad days to relate them to. Otherwise everyday would just be so-so.
Sorry this happened, but on the other hand, I am glad to hear it happens even to the best. Somehow it makes us noobs feel like we can get through it in spite of those who continue to tell us we are “noobs” (like we didn’t already know this!) who do not have what it takes to earn online.
Thank you Lynn for letting all of us experience your own trouble, so we can better handle it next time someone knocks the wind out of us!
Very inspiring!
Been there. Done that. Bought the t-shirt. So now what? Well, I guess I could sell some t-shirts!
Not to be overly ‘Miss Suzie Sunshine’, so I can qualify for commenting, I have a cold and feel like crap.
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LOL Traci
Not laughing because you feel like crap – your comment just cracked me up! I needed that laugh this morning 
Hope you get to feeling better soon! And thank you for the TweetDeck help the other day – it worked like a charm 
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Thanks for keeping this post up. While it may make you “nervous” to send such a seemingly negative post out to the world, know that it does help those of us who aspire to achieve success similar to yours. It’s nice to know we’re not alone and that even the best are allowed to have bad days!!
Thanks for sharing and being so open! If anything, I’m sure the venting helped you release pressure and put things in perspective!
Have a great one, as I know you will!!
That’s so true Lynn, at times you just can’t help but feel disappointed or a bit of despair in whether you get the things that you want or things that you don’t get.
Kind of makes you want to pull up blankets and keep hiding. It takes time to just move on and have things pass before they become a lot better than they are now.
And a number of times you really cannot figure out exactly what is wrong. And it just seems immensely frustrating at times that you can’t seem to just get started on that special thing or relationship with a special person, just because “something” is wrong.
And yes, an all-nighter does make things a lot better than they are. A temporary hiding before things become better than they are now.
One of my favorite motivational quotes to help me remember these up and down cycles comes from, of all places, Rocky 6. Rocky’s son has just whined to Rocky that his life is so hard because he’s a Rocky’s son.
Here’s what Rocky says to him –
“The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a very mean and nasty place. And, I don’t care how tough you think you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently
One of my favorite motivational quotes to help me remember these up and down cycles comes from, of all places, Rocky 6. Rocky’s son has just whined to Rocky that his life is so hard because he’s Rocky’s son.
Here’s what Rocky says to him –
“You know, I used to say to your mother, this kid’s going to be the best kid in the world. This kid’s going to be somebody better than anybody ever knew. And you grew up good and wonderful. It was great just watching you, every day was like a privilege. Then the time come for you to be your own man and take on the world. And you did. But, somewhere along the line you changed. You stopped being you. You let people stick a finger in your face and tell you you’re no good. And when things got hard you started looking for something to blame. Let me tell you something you don’t already know.
The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a very mean and nasty place. And, I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But, it ain’t about how hard you’re hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward.
That’s how winning is done. Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth, but you’ve got to be willing to take the hits. Not pointing fingers and saying you ain’t where you want to be because of him, or her or anybody.
Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that.
I’m always going to love you no matter what, no matter what happens. You’re my son and you’re my blood. You’re the best thing in my life. But, until you start believing in yourself, you ain’t gonna have a life. ”
Now, when times get tough, I think of the quote above, not coming from Rocky, but from my parents and my Creator. And, I know that I’m loved no matter what. That there’s no blame and there’s no shame in failing at something. The trick is to just keep moving forward and to be true to myself and not beat myself up because of anything anyone could say or do to me.
To me, that’s how winning is done. Thank you for reminding me of this today.
Lynn – what I love about your blog and why I keep coming back every day (other than your Australia pics that made me so homesick!) is your honesty with your readers.
Even though I’m having a pretty good day (and glad to hear you are off on a better foot this morning) I often have days where I feel overwhelmed and fed up. It’s great to know that I’m totally normal and that everyone else has those days too.
Thanks for putting this post back up and allowing a discussion!
I loved that movie, Lee Ann – thanks for sharing the quote. You guys make some great points, and I’m glad you can relate and that you know me well enough to take this post for what it is – dry humor and all.
I can see how and why some “internet marketers” become inaccessible and less responsive. I can understand why some people give up or quit. Neither are things I want to do, or give in to. I havent yet, and I refuse to.
I hope you’ll commit to the same with your goals, and in your niche. I promise to share any and all solutions as I get them in place – which is what I’m always working on.
I’m having some technical issues at the moment which are particularly frustrating. That’s a blanket term for a whole slew of things that I dont feel like listing out – but suffice it to say that I’m putting in some serious hours to get everything running the way I want it to. The way it should be. Its just taking me some time.
If you are waiting for me on something, dont take it personal if there is a delay – or I drop the ball. It just means I’m overwhelmed and working on it, or there’s a problem somewhere. Its not my style to ignore anyone, or to not follow through on my commitments.
I’m actually pretty excited about getting solutions in place, getting things shaped up, and having an awesome New Year. I hope you’re feeling the same! That’s the best we can do – learn as we go, figure out what works and what doesnt, implement solutions, and consistently work towards a streamlined, efficient business.
*cheers!*
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Lynn,
What makes clicknewz so appealing is how willing you are to share your humanness. You’re not some perfect robot – you’re a human being who has been knocked around a lot by life and has kept getting up, and kept inspiring tons of people. Nobody who reads your blog regularly thinks for a moment that you’ll wallow very long.
Leann, I appreciate the Rocky analogy. I don’t know if there are any MMA fans out there, but a few months back there was an unbelievable fight between Uriah Faber and Jens Pulver. The fight went the full five rounds, and I have never seen someone take the kind of beating Jens Pulver did and remain conscious, let alone keep getting up and keep fighting. That’s what a true champion is made of. I’ve seen the same fight on replay several times, and I’m always amazed at Pulver’s unwillingness to count himself out.
Here’s a quote from Dennis DeYoung:
“Winners are losers who got up and gave it one more try.”
Lynn, I’m glad this post didn’t get deleted. It’s good to know that even you feel this way sometimes.
I think alot of us think when we “arrive”, we will no longer have these kind of problems. We need to remember that as long as we are human, we will still feel this way at times.
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Hi, Lynn – I just read your post just now and wow, you just nailed exactly how I feel some days.
What’s the difference between the days where I accomplish everything and the days where I’m working under a huge cloud?? A bar of chocolate?? A cup of home-made soup?? A hug??
Whatever it is, I know that it gets better
I hope you and yours have a great time at Hogmanay – and have a successful, happy, healthy New Year.
Margaret
Ah Lynn, you’re so not a “sook”!
It’s amazing how much those little negative vibes can affect you – and how long they can affect you for.
The way I deal with it is having someone “vet” my email whenever I can. (I’m not very thick-skinned)
I’m glad that you’re doing better now, and that you’re back into productivity mode!
Brent
P.S. – Evelyn sends her wishes too. She mentioned your blog post to me tonight.
Good Morning to you Sunshine!
Really neat to see and feel how “woman” and “female” and real you are. Your descriptions are great as well and naturally many of us have been there. My boyfriend calls me the “Eternal Optimist” because I am always working at keeping everybody else up and upbeat, always looking to the good of any situation. Sometimes those situations are extremely difficult to find good in. Knowing that you know and understand, by your recent post, I too get it! Sometimes, no matter how hard you are working at it, there is just that one little thing that is able to tip us over and bang…
So to say that I loved your post, well…I get it! And what I am really excited about is that I read it, I was already following you on twitter and now I am more interested than ever because I can relate… Magic dear lady! and Success! Kudos to you!
and MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
Here’s to phenomenal success and peace in 2009 for us all!
Most Sincerely,
Tanya
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I couldn’t agree with you more! I’m new at this whole social media thing–really learning and playing as I go, the best way for me to learn, but I posted a similar topic on my blog last September, one of my first. lol. http://tinyurl.com/7fr933
I find that while it may seem the wind has been sucked from my sails, I wind up accomplishing much in the way of tasks that we overlook as tasks, which eventually turns into more room for those tasks that excite me later when my sails are full again.
IMO the SM world needs more people to be “real.”
Lynn — Thanks for keeping this post up for us to see your sincerity and honesty. We know you are both those things –but it is nice to have you reinforce it!
When I see you and some of your “active partners” in Internet Marketing doing what you do — it has an interesting effect on me.
You know I’m no longer a young guy, but I do remember how I was able to work and keep up, even just a few years ago. I can’t do that any more. The “stuff” that comes with getting older is forcing changes — changes which could bring about a lot of bad days — if I let them.
My Buddhist Beliefs have saved the day for me, however. I know nothing is permanent. I know there is truly only this moment. I know there is always a choice — either accept what is, right now, this moment and be happy with it — or not.
Choosing the “or not” only creates more suffering and dissatisfaction. As humans we do choose the “or not” more often than we should. The good thing about getting older is that all those years of making the wrong choices has taught me to begin making the other choice.
I only wish I had known about this years ago.
You’re a gift to us all, Lynn, and we do appreciate you for who you are — even more than for what you do.
Be well — Be in peace …
I cried because I had no shoes…till I met a man who had no feet.
Remember Lynn, from every adversity comes with it a seed of equal or greater benefit.
If something doesn’t get screwed up from time to time it means you’re not doing anything worthwhile. Don’t worry, be crappy.
Chuck
Just remember that for every one weirdo, you have about a zillion less-weird friends. (I was going to call us “normal” but I suspect that may be a bit too broad…)
It’s important to me that you share the ups AND downs of this business. You are one of the few who dare be so honest, and that means the world to me (and I’m not alone!!)
Annie
Hang in there, Lynn. I’ve had days like that before. Sometimes I come home from work and just crash in the bed instead of working on my business. I appreciate you being so candid. It helps to know that I’m not the only that has those “blah” days.
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I understand that feeling – I am in the process of leaving a great paying job to go out on my own to educate college age adults on the power of money over time – and how to enjoy your life without needing everything NOW. However, most people mean well but throw out such negative thoughts about the economy and my choice to change. I work hard to tune them out and keep my intentions pure.
Sometimes you just need to shrink away from all the commotion, put on your warmest jammies, fire up a chick flick on the telly and bawl your eyes out over that big tub of oreo icecream.
Cuz you earned the right to be you.
Passion does not always have to manifest itself in a positive, go-get-em attitude. A super motivated and positive person is ‘up there’ all the time and when they fall, they fall hard because they have a longer ways to go before they hit the bottom.
Be thankful for that. Be thankful that you’re not one of those people who are so afraid to achieve greatness that they barely exist in a depressing hum of relative obscurity, never failing, but never winning either.
You’ll fall again. You’ll fall even harder next time, but, you know how sweet it is at the top cuz you’ve been there. Finish up that icecream, wipe away the tears and get back up there where you belong.
I so envy you, Lynn, because you have the courage to fall.
You need to keep it real to keep your readers – and that’s what you’re doing by posting this. When you cease to be “real”, you become just like so many of the other “gurus” – don’t let that happen.
Thank you for this post. I needed to see this side of you. I missed the webinar today because I was working – I really wanted to be there.
Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
Lisa
I just watched a kid flick with Sammie and the main character had a motto, “Keep Moving Forward”! And all the people in his life were ‘trained’ by his positivity to say it, too. He was an orphan who was a brilliant inventor. Oh crud – I just can’t think of what the movie was! It’s neat, though, that I see that theme repeated in the comments repeatedly here.
I can so relate to having just ‘one little thing’ knock all the wind out of your sails when you are flying high. Especially if ‘that thing’ has the unmistakable ring of truth to it.
Oh gawd, how the self-doubt comes flooding in at that point!
“See? You really aren’t so great!”
“All that success you just had – that was just a total fluke! Nothing at all to do with you – you’ll never repeat it!”
“You are SUCH a phony!”
Seriously – I’ve NO need for enemies – the most vicious one lives right here in my head! Ugh!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Lynn! Stuff like this seriously is what separates people like you and @michellem (with her “I was terrified!” post, from so many other marketers! And prepares us for the future – that even when we do ‘make it’ …life will still have its yucky moments. So often I get lost in my head with thoughts of success AND utopia! LOL!! That’s not what it’s all about at all, is it?
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Ah, ok – the movie was “Meet the Robinsons”! We watched it on the bus to ATL, that’s why I couldn’t remember it very well – a Greyhound bus full of sixth graders! Ha!
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That little voice inside my head, the one that spouts all that negative talk — you know the one I mean, because you have your own little voice — that voice I used to hate hearing, that nag who thinks she knows everything and never misses an opportunity to cut me down — that voice actually means well. No, really. I read a great article about our inner critic, that said something along these lines:
We shouldn’t *hate* our inner critic, because s/he has our best interests at heart, misguided though the methodology they employ! Our inner critic is just trying to protect us. How can we hate someone who cares that much about us? It’s not like having a friend who cuts us down to size to make him/herself feel less like “crap.” That person is not “on our side” all the time, unfortunately.
But that pesky inner critic actually *IS* on our side. S/he just doesn’t use the best methods to protect us.
So the solution is (and this may sound weird to some people, but it works) to THANK our inner critic, and then to firmly counter every negative with at least one positive.
“Yes, I screwed that up royally, but I’ve also had this success and that triumph and accomplished a, b, c, and even d.”
Until I read this article I viewed my inner critic as my enemy. I know, I know. Sometimes with friends like that, who needs enemies? To quote the classic comic strip “Pogo”: We have met the enemy and he is US.
I’ve known from early on in my study of IM that I was my own biggest stumbling block. It has helped tremendously to know that I’m not alone.
Lynn, one of the biggest encouragements that you give is letting us know that we’re not alone, that all this “head stuff” we’re going through off and on as we plug away at our businesses is NORMAL. And even YOU go through it.
Some people are able to fight it through. I think it’s how they’re wired. I’m just not one of them. I’m the “pull the covers over the head” type.
So here’s my suggestion: Lynn, next time you’re wanting to pull those covers over your head, let’s make it a pajama party and invite some friends to join us. The idea of being alone under those covers makes me feel sorry for myself (and that’s okay for short periods of time), but the idea of hiding under the covers with other people is a hoot!
Save me from hiding out with my inner critic under the bed sheets, Lynn! Let’s hang out together and wipe each others tears, then have some chocolate.
Any takers? Annie, I’m looking at you… LOL
Deb
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I’ve read through all of your comments, some twice – some 3 times. I wish I could reply to each one individually, but I dont think any of us have time for all that – just know that I read what you shared, and appreciate it immensely!
As usual “I have a blog post for that”. I’m starting to wonder if there’s anything I havent covered yet
The link is here for anyone that wants a refresher, or missed it from last January:
http://www.clicknewz.com/1301/getting-back-on-track-when-you-feel-derailed/
Reading back over that reminded me of how these phases come and go – and how quickly things can get back on track, and you can be back in those ‘high’ moments.
I also published that book review I promised too:
http://www.clicknewz.com/1804/power-of-full-engagement/
Thank you for helping me work out this little mental hang-up of mine the last couple of days. I’m ready to get back in the saddle and start working on those solutions full-on
You Rock!
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Aloha Lynn,
OBLIGATION.
You and I, as single parents are obligated to to keep on working through rain, snow or sleet.
Is it hard to do when you get rocked by “life”?
Sometimes.
Chin-up. Eyes forward. You are doing fantastic work and have come so far in the years I have known you. I am very proud to see you become quite the Internet authority.
Aloha,
Jason Cain
Hi Lynn, I’m glad that you are over the bump.
I was knocked over the head with the concept of total breakdown and renewal by a storm on Dec 27 that knocked our power out for almost a week and did other damage on top of it, the very worst time of the whole year that it could have happened – New Years is ‘my time’ that I look forward to all year – and not because I get drunk and need time to recoup :0)) Although it sure was looking like a good idea round about then!
I wrote about the experience and lessons that I got from it
http://queenofkaos.com/WAHMblog/767/receiving-lifes-lessons-in-technicolour/
I don’t know if it will help, by now you are probably well over the glitch and probably got lessons of your own from the experience.
As they say, ‘it happens. :0)
Heya!
I know how you feel!
All the more reason to work hard so you have the option of taking the day off when you feel like hiding away from the world. Get some snacks, rent movies and get under the duvets all day:)
Tomorow is a new day:D
*smiles*
HI Lynn,
I’m sure by now you’ve caught back that wave of momentum. Thank you for leaving this up.
I did want to say that what I have found by posting my ideals, success tips, best of what has worked for me and the like over the years I have noticed more people respond positively to the when I struggle posts. Ironic, huh? My readers tell me they can connect better with me since those posts give me an element of being human. Isn’t it funny how on the internet people have a tendency to make you into more than you really are? I just assumed people knew I struggle like every other home business owner who is a mom, etc. Why would they want to hear about it? Yuck.
There are so many of those disappointments and frustrating experiences with an internet business, and I’m sure you’re like me in that you would hate to discourage anyone from getting on board this great way to make money. Also, there is a lot of negativity online in general so the last thing I want to do is add to that.
IMO, you didn’t write a negative post. You talked about a solution to a personal problem. This is what helps people the most.
Keep up the great work and thank you for some transparencies. We all still admire you!
Sorry to hear about the downer, Lynn, but everyone has them. The good news is that you have so many people who care about you and are there to prop you up when you’re feeling low. This, too, will pass, and you’ll learn a good hard-earned lesson. Now to get back to reviving a blue-screened computer that Dell technical support is clueless about. The Good News – my iMac is working beautifully & I have an external hard-drive for all my Dell desktop backups. Bad News – all of my design stuff is on the Dell and the last time I did a backup was maybe 6 months ago.
Chin up, from a comrade of hard-earned lessons!
I think it’s good for all us to admit when the times are tough or slow. It happens- no matter who we are or how passionate we are about what we do.
I think the biggest thing that has changed the Internet in recent months has been that social media and blogging is teaching all of us to be real and be ourselves.
Thanks for the touch point. I get feeling overwhelmed sometimes and it’s a lonely feeling.
Glad you’re feeling better today, Lynn!
Onward and upward!
Your honesty is SOOOOOO refreshing!! Yep, I am in regroup mode right now. Invested a TON of money in something that so did not work out. So I too am back at the drawing board working on plan B!!!
Everyone has these days. I have them a few times a year, but the key is getting past it and keeping on keeping on. Thanks for sharing.
You are not a sook Lynn. You need to whinge and bitch for a few days to qualify in that department I’m afraid.
The more people we deal with, the greater the chance that one of them will pull a piece of 4 x 2 out and smash you between the optics for what is often no justifiable reason.
I have no problem rolling with informed and constructive comment the vast majority of the time. It’s really odd, but it seems to be the ill informed comments by the morons that hurt more for some reason!
Cheers,
You guys rock!
Thank goodness these kinds of days dont ’stick’.
That thought reminded me of another post, a much more personal one that I published on my MySpace blog, where I said “Its funny how life doesn’t stop for broken hearts. The sun keeps rising and time keeps passing as if you don’t even matter … I realized then that I was thankful that the sun always rises, and that time never stops for broken hearts.”
You can read it here if you like.
Thank you for all the great comments here. Yes I’m back in the swing of things, these phases come and go as always. Here’s to a great year – with less of these days!
*cheers*
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Lynn,
Thanks for sharing. I felt that way last week when my boss told me that I wasn’t worth what he was paying me. His opinion of me will not be my reality and I believe that I have found my calling in this business, I love computers, working on them, making them do what I want them to do… I love the internet and I love helping people. Thanks for being down to earth – we love you for that…ml
Way ta go, Lynn! It takes a great deal of courage to admit ” a down day” … especially for someone who is obviously successful at what they do.
I know you’re not asking for a “fix it” comment, but liked your reference to “this too shall pass.” I’m 76 , been around the world and a couple county fairs, suffered countless mental and physical torments; and the knowledge of “this too shall pass,” has always put my thinking back on track. That, and “will I be worried about this tomorrow? Probably not.”
“Here’s da main ting: Keep da main ting, da main ting.” (wise old Hawaiian saying)
Gene B
I’m sorry you’re having a bad day, but your post is very timely. Form many, the holidays are a painful reminder of family and friends we’ve lost.
I just got back from my brother-in-laws house… his brother passed. He was the middle of 5 brothers and without any warning (other than he hadn’t been to the doctor in over a year)… he started feeling bad and it wasn’t going away, they took him to the hospital, was admitted, but it was too late.
I tell you this because sometimes we get overly depressed when, if you start naming all the qualities we have: (life, limbs, the fact that we live in such a great country) – whenever you start feeling depressed, just think of the many people that don’t have anything!
It really is helpful to put things in perspective and make a list of all the good things in your life – just start writing them down… Start remembering the best times and people in your life… and most importantly: Find a lesson from whatever got you down. We either learn from others experiences or from our own… So make sure you find a lesson!
In the case of my brother-in-law’s brother, we learned how trivial our problems really are and how important preventative medicine is!
So many times it’s not what we do, but what we FAIL to do that can make the difference. So, if you too are having a poor day, just compare it to the alternative… AND MAKE SURE YOU GET REGULAR CHECK-UPS!
The times ahead don’t look as good – and to some they’re going through really tough times… Through all this, remember you’re not alone. Of course you should reach out to family and friends, but also remember that we all have each other here…
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Thanks for sharing, Lynn. Inspired me to write a post/suggestion, actually. Hope you’re feeling better now!
Eldon
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Hi Brad,
WordPress has a little rule which is that if you’ve commented here before, your comments are then automatically approved & published. I dont manually review every new comment by frequent readers…
That being the case, your comment showed up immediately – and also went out via email to the 40-something other people who commented before you, and were subscribed to comment updates.
I’m going to do us both a favor… and delete your comment
Best,
Lynn Terry
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Thank you George – very true!
And Mike… Bosses suck!
Here’s to getting where you want to be this year! *cheers*
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Hi Lynn,
(LOL)
We all have those days. Thing is there is an army of people that follow & admire you. I know you’re much better now but I wanted to remind you: if you ever feel that way again go back and read the poem I wrote for your birthday.
You’re a winner Lynn, a self starter and a go getter.
Pooey on nay sayers
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