Whistle
While You Work
With unemployment rising in double digits, it’s interesting to me
to hear people talk about work versus jobs. It seems that everyone is
concerned about whether or not they have or can get a job, but often times,
people don’t really want to work. The word work seems to carry a
rather negative connotation. It often sounds oppressive and daunting.
But maybe it’s more about our perspective.
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I know when I
was in banking, I always said, “ I have to go in to work”,
but when I started volunteering at the Red Cross, or even when I was on
a contract there, I never referred to it as work. I always just said,
“I’ve got to go to the Red Cross”.
When you consider how to go about a job search, people always suggest
networking. (There’s that word “work” hiding between
net and -ing). Recently, a friend of mine who is in the job market, told
me that she was going to change her thought and word patterns. If her
husband or family asked her what she was doing on a particular day, instead
of saying, “I’m going to a meeting and will be networking”,
she started saying, “I’m going on an interview.” When
anyone asks her who she’s interviewing with, she responds with,
“I don’t know yet. I’ll know when I get there!”
Sounds a lot more intriguing and fun.
I remember when I was growing up, my Dad always said that he was “doin’
the business”. I don’t really remember him referring to “work”.
He loved what he did and we always heard him coming in the front door
because he was always whistling. I think that’s a sign of feeling
good about what you’re doing. Another friend of ours was always
whistling when he came home from his own business which was his baby and
first love (next to his wife).
It’s also kind of funny when you think about doctors. They rarely
talk about work. Doctors practice or have a practice. People sometimes
ask me where I practice (reflexology or coaching) and I’d like to
think that I’m not just practicing. But I don’t necessarily
see it as work either. Both reflexology and coaching are more of a passion,
so they never feel like work.
You probably know someone who is currently without
a job, maybe even yourself. And even if you do have a job, lots of people
are worrying about if they’re going to be able to keep it. Why all
the worrying? Why not focus on the job you have and do the best you can
do? Or, if you’re looking for a job, take a minute to think about
your perspective. Develop some positive word patterns and approaches to
your job search. And if you need additional help, click
here for a complimentary coaching session.
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Jo Anne's Journey - 2009
August 3 - Douglas J Golf Outing for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
August 7 and 8 - Lansing JazzFest
August 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Playmakers Injury Clinic
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
September 18 and 19 – Old Town BluesFest
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Sports Spouses - The Challenge of Being a Coach's Wife
Being a coach’s wife takes a special person. You automatically become the CEO of your household and family. You are the “glue” that holds it all together. When it’s time to move, you make all the arrangements. When it comes to dealing with the kids issues at school, you deal with the teachers. When it comes to soothing your spouse’s bruised ego after a loss, you’re the one who’s there for them.
When recently working with a group of coaches’ wives and asking the top three to five challenges of being a coach’s wife, the number one reason was loneliness followed by work/life balance, limited family time, lack of communication and dealing with change. Sound familiar?
Being a coach’s wife may be fulfilling enough for some women, but not for others. That certainly doesn’t mean that they don’t love their husbands or that they’re not supportive. It may just mean that they also need to be fulfilled as a person themselves. By working with a coach, women would have an opportunity to find out what it is that fulfills them. In addition, they can share experiences and build camaraderie.
Coaching is an opportunity for the wives to identify their own goals and issues, develop a plan for obtaining them and be held accountable.
For more information, log on to www.riseandshinetoday.com (Group Coaching) or contact Jo Anne Froelich, Personal and Professional Coach at 517-202-0553.
Rise and Shine Today monthly newsletter - AUGUST 2009
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