when people ask me about my job i‘m often tempted to launch into all of my frustrations, which sometimes i do
but sometimes i tell them, “it’s hard work, but i really love what i do” and it feels good to say!! i don’t have to self-flagellate for a stranger who just told me that they could “never” do what i do and make myself a martyr
i’m being honest but i‘m highlighting the best parts of my job instead of highlighting the worst parts—and i find myself a lot happier when i repeat this process for all aspects of my life
i love my partner, i love my pets, i love my city, i love my job. there are always things to complain about but there are also always things to celebrate
