Several months ago I was laid off from a job I’d been at for about 5 years. Yes it was traumatic and yes it’s had stressful moments but there’s been many good things that have happened as well. For instance my blood pressure has dropped from 160/90 to 130/76. One doctor’s visit it was 110/70 and I was practically dancing in the the air I was sitting in while the doctor was talking to me. It hadn’t been that low in YEARS and I was practically giddy with excitement.
Not only has my blood pressure dropped but I’m eating more regularly and better and I’ve cut way back on drinking sodas. As a result of that and walking a lot more than I have in years I’ve lost over 20 pounds! Talk about ego opium! Yesterday at Nordstroms I was even able to buy a smaller size blouse than I expected which felt great.
Besides the health benefits there have been professional benefits as well that wouldn’t have happened along with networking and learning. I’m much more social and active and basically happier. Who knew getting laid off would be good for your health.
Health and dental insurance is the one major thing about having a steady job that I’ve sorely missed (besides the obvious paychecks). I’m waiting to see if the new health care legislation that was passed will make health care more available.
So overall getting laid off has been good for me. Too bad it took loosing my job for me to take better care of myself. It’s a lot easier though without everyone else piling the stress on and having much more time to do things. In fact I gained about 6 hours of free time each week just because I’m not commuting Monday through Friday. That’s like gaining an extra day a month or 12 extra days a year! Works for me! Stay tuned for more weight loss updates and other exciting developments.
So glad to hear the up-side of self-employment, even if it is accidental
Thanks Cindy! Sometimes good things come in crazy packages.