tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post9031475013682578201..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: Lesson of the Day: AppreciationAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-54076825929877693462009-02-08T13:25:00.000-08:002009-02-08T13:25:00.000-08:00I think this is a time in our history where many, ...I think this is a time in our history where many, many people are finding profound gratitude for things previously seen as chores or "not good enough".<BR/><BR/>I also think that may end up being a very, very good thing in the long run.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-43615416654038941612009-02-07T11:12:00.000-08:002009-02-07T11:12:00.000-08:00You are so right. It's amazing how many people tak...You are so right. It's amazing how many people take things like jobs and the ability to exercise for granted. I enjoyed this perspective very much :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492761626352593047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-17529147174146741292009-02-06T19:03:00.000-08:002009-02-06T19:03:00.000-08:00I'm with you 100%. Every day I go to work I am tha...I'm with you 100%. Every day I go to work I am thankful that I'm going to work. It's as simple as that.Jeff and Charli Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868852480996815442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-57228965788338096502009-02-06T09:17:00.000-08:002009-02-06T09:17:00.000-08:00Wow, you make a great point with your comparison. ...Wow, you make a great point with your comparison. We've had layoffs at my company, too, and it's really been soul-killing watching friends walk away from years of work. We should definitely appreciate what we have and what we can do.L.A. Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992083991838666654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-17905805518521825862009-02-06T08:41:00.000-08:002009-02-06T08:41:00.000-08:00Good luck that is all so stresfulGood luck that is all so stresfulSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150191994661266181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-68982658617394705012009-02-06T06:51:00.000-08:002009-02-06T06:51:00.000-08:00I can honestly say that I can relate! My dad was t...I can honestly say that I can relate! My dad was told to stop running as well due to the condition of his knees, so he talked to the Doc, got himself a knee-brace and a treadmill and now walks in speed-intervals instead. He feels good about be active.<BR/><BR/>PS....I think we all feel a little guilty sometimes when we know we can do something that someone else can't or when we have something that someone else needs....but remember that YOU need it too, and you work hard at maintaining it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-16357335962497722992009-02-06T03:44:00.000-08:002009-02-06T03:44:00.000-08:00I'm glad that you have such a good perspective on ...I'm glad that you have such a good perspective on working and working out. I agree with the working out part. <BR/><BR/>The job thing? Well, I'm a bit pissed that the fat cats have put us in such a position that we'll take crap from horrible bosses, work with intolerable people, and accept less than what our work is worth just to be told, "Be thankful you still have a job."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-60517922925428216852009-02-05T20:06:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:06:00.000-08:00Good for you on all fronts! Think positive!Good for you on all fronts! Think positive!KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236206776336550381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-36960354727076072982009-02-05T17:21:00.000-08:002009-02-05T17:21:00.000-08:00Nicely said. I do love my job and the people I wor...Nicely said. I do love my job and the people I work with, but I am still worried about whether I'll have it next week.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-87216257505061622732009-02-05T16:42:00.000-08:002009-02-05T16:42:00.000-08:00I always have to remind myself when the alarm goes...I always have to remind myself when the alarm goes off in the morning that I'm lucky to have a job. It's hard to remember sometimes.Megkathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607783073882197697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-29905618377366881182009-02-05T15:49:00.000-08:002009-02-05T15:49:00.000-08:00That's not narcissistic at all April, it's things ...That's not narcissistic at all April, it's things like that, that make you think about your own life, is all. I do feel badly for your Dad, though.<BR/>Do exercise while you can.. I am so bummed about this ski injury, I put my gym membership on hold but I'm actually even more concerned that I did something permanent! <BR/><BR/>You've got a great attitude about work ... there are just too many complainers in this world.Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-19302702901288114152009-02-05T14:41:00.000-08:002009-02-05T14:41:00.000-08:00This is so true. Sure there are days I wish I didn...This is so true. Sure there are days I wish I didn't have to go to work, but then I remind myself that I'm so blessed to have a job. Especially right now.jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397705917751266966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-41013881510271906522009-02-05T12:29:00.000-08:002009-02-05T12:29:00.000-08:00so yeah, about that exercise thing....but I comple...so yeah, about that exercise thing....but I completely get the rest of it. Here, where ANY job is thin on the ground, there are people who complain about their job or just get pissed and walk away from one. SO freaking what if you are "worth" $12.50 and hour but are only getting paid $9? Please, speare me. I mean spare me. Too lazy to backspace so I will just, you know, write more!Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-70985802751596715352009-02-05T12:20:00.000-08:002009-02-05T12:20:00.000-08:00I can totally relate in some ways. I'm glad that h...I can totally relate in some ways. I'm glad that hubby has a job and I know that exercise is great to get excess thoughts out of my head.Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-10570278555050885562009-02-05T11:59:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:59:00.000-08:00Today, I was asked to give my supervisor a list of...Today, I was asked to give my supervisor a list of my responsibilities and percentage of time each takes. I then saw the human resources director go into his office (my boss's) with files. We've had upper management here a lot, too.<BR/><BR/>We've been *told* this is all a really great thing and goodness knows I have enough work to do, but there is that underlying tension and it is making me eat more and exercise less.<BR/><BR/>I decided an exercise boot camp is in order. From now until the 16th (when I have my teeth out), I am going to exercise every day, except for tomorrow because of a commitment, but I am going to do it because it helps sooo much with the tension and sress. I think once you find a routine, it will all fall into place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-91168001730369942102009-02-05T11:53:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:53:00.000-08:00Way to put things in perspective. I hae recently s...Way to put things in perspective. I hae recently started working out too, until this week. I have managed to talk my way out of it for the past couple of days. I will start tomorrow though. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your dad and that definitely is a bad attitude to have about your job at this point. Constantly complaining helps no one. I don't want to jinx anything either I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you on the job front.Shionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492147249152256505noreply@blogger.com