Projects, What's Next?
- Mike Douglas
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
We are coming into Spring, there's plently of rain right now and the sun is just around the corner. But what's next?
I have been having that feeling recently, a kind of mixture of emotions. I feel very unclear and uncertian about what's next. What's the next big (or even medium) project? How will things change in the next year? What does that look like?
At home, we are about to convert our garage to a utility room. This will be the final big 'moving in job' we have planned/ can afford. That's exciting and hopefully will be completed by May. Then we need to save for a while. So, while lots of ideas, no immediate projects here.
At work I have felt a real sense of pride about the tasks we've completed and the impact we've had over the last few years, and really all the way back to my start in Feburay 2018. Previously my longest time at a workplace (FTE) was just over three years. Generally I would see through a project and then move on. At my current workplace I've had the joy of new exciting projects or campaigns every 12-18 months, and that has kept me engaged and motivated to drive forward for 8 years. Right now, I'm not sure what the next project or campaign is. Hopefully over the next 6 months an adventure and pathway becomes clearer.
I think having both of these situations at the same time does compact. Added to this Laura will be making changes to her career this Spring. And (while not quite yet) , somehow Henry is in his last 18 months at nursery!?! All together I think this has left me feeling quite unsettled and unsure of what's next. A situation I know is'nt the best for my overthinking and depressive brain. I have noticed the impact, where more depressive thoughts are creeping in. Fortunately I am well and keeping those wellbeing strategies in action; keeping myself safe from the darkness.
I think...hope, that while there's still unknowns I am thinking ahead and preparing for those potential changes; to manage the mental impact any change may have. Life is a journey, there's ups downs, and sometimes it's not clear. There might be something exciting just around the corner; fingers crossed.
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Additional links and signposting:
Samaritans - Listening service
Anxiety UK - Anxiety and Stress
Local Minds - Find your local Mind (mental health service)
Mind - Self Care for depression