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TrishD
@trishd
As a contractor, I've had a personal rule of trying to keep at least three contracts or "baskets" to put my eggs in. I'm not sure when that rule developed, but it most likely came about with a combination of losing a contract abruptly and/or not being paid when expected, so I had a panic response. I've had the rule for years. But I recently was stressed and overworked due to one contract overtaking my time, so I terminated it (after serving appropriate notice). Instead of seeking a new one to keep cash flow, I informed my other two that I'd be happy to take on more work from them. So far they've obliged, and I'm happy with the outcome. For me, the moral of the story is that sometimes you have to break your own long-held rules in order to slow down. What fit a decade ago, might not fit now. The key is to know when to take that leap in your own situation.
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Brunni
@brunnicorsato
I missed this somehow! But having caught this now I can say this is a beautiful leap of faith you took, Trish! I feel it goes in the direction of conversations we’ve been having here in the channel around living seasonally. Beyond seasons of the year, I believe we have internal seasons too. Sometimes we’re in a season that calls for stability and protection. During those times, it makes sense to listen to that panic response and stick to tried and tested personal rules or habits. Living in that mode can lead to stagnation- at least in my experience! That’s a sign of internal season changing and calling for expansion and risk taking. I’m happy to hear you managed to break your rule without much disruption or stress. Cheers to allowing ourselves more opportunities to slow down and being met with the support we need to do so!
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TrishD
@trishd
Thanks, Brunni. I'll occasionally get a twinge of that familiar, "Oh, no" feeling, but I breathe and let it go.
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