I did the hard thing.

Excerpt from the BexLyrical newsletter on Substack.

II did the hard thing. I had an idea. It was scary. There were a million reasons to not do it. But I did it. I did the hard thing. For the first time in so long, I saw an idea through because it was what I wanted to do, not because it was what I felt was expected of me.

And, do you know what?

It was fantastic.

I hosted my very first art workshop and it was so much fun!

If you’ve been following for a while, then it won’t be news to you that the last couple of years have been rough - to say the least. And this year isn’t looking much easier - but, for once, the problem isn’t directly linked to my mental or physical health.. So, that is maybe a win? A small win.. But I guess, a win all the same!?

I’ve been out of work for a year now and that is tough. I am really glad that I am in a place now where I can be applying for part-time work and not be scared for my health during the process but - anyone who is looking for a job right now knows - the job market is rough. Every reply I get (if I even get a reply) is along the lines of “you sound great, such a strong candidate, but we had 500 people apply for 1 position.” How do you contend with that? I guess you just keep trying and hope that at some point it stops feeling like you are banging your head against a brick wall.

But maybe there is something else you can do. You can use that ‘I need to work now’ energy and take a bet on yourself, on your own work, on your own goals…

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Continued on Substack - read it now.