If you want to create room for something new-clean like you're about to move! - youramericanmoney
Author: Michelle
Description: ***I’m a little tired tonight. Forgive me if I rambled*** In some of my earlier posts I’ve mentioned the fact that I’ve worked the same job since 2004 and that I’ve lived in the same home since 2007. I have been a wonderful model of longevity and loyalty to myself and to the business that […]
Date: 2013-06-14T12:00:56+00:00

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# If you want to create room for something new-clean like you’re about to move!

posted on 14 June, 2013

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***I’m a little tired tonight. Forgive me if I rambled***

In some of my earlier posts I’ve mentioned the fact that I’ve worked the same job since 2004 and that I’ve lived in the same home since 2007. I have been a wonderful model of longevity and loyalty to myself and to the business that I work at. There are many benefits to the loyalty that I’ve displayed to others. But, at the end of the day I was just trying to get by the best I could during a difficult time.

Fast forward to today and I must admit that for quite awhile I have second guessed my decision to play it safe for so long. Finally, after much thought: and a number of blog posts about these choices I understand that I made the right decisions for my personal situation at that time.

So what’s the point of this post? I am getting hungry for more. It’s like a slow burning fire that has begun to burn like an inferno inside me.

But, when you stay in a place for so long you start to collect: paper, books, clothes, mugs, pens, too many things to list in such a short post. I want new things in my life so now it’s time to make room for something new. So, I have begun to clean like I’m about to move. Every drawer, every cabinet, every place that I can think of that needs to be cleaned is being looked at, organized, and stuff is being thrown away in droves. It’s an amazing and freeing process. It’s also amazing how clutter and longevity can weigh you down in a similar way to debt. In order for me to move forward I have to act like I’m going to move. Somewhere, anywhere. I’m not going to remain stationary any longer.

I have begun cleaning my office like I’m about to leave and an amazing thing happened. After a number of years where very few jobs were opening up in my field, several incredible opportunities have presented themselves to me THIS WEEK. I will be applying for them immediately. Literally, right after I cleaned out my desk, my emails, and my files opportunity knocked at my door. My office wasn’t awful, it was just fine. But fine doesn’t get you anywhere. Only being exceptional does. Now, my office is immaculate and opportunity will grow and thrive in a space that is neat and organized.

This all sounds hippy trippy and it is. Basically what I’m saying is that you have to set an intention, send it out into the universe, and make space for it to grow. Now I understand why personal finance bloggers look at EVERYTHING in their world. EVERYTHING. It has been a very introspective and intense experience dealing with my sh$t. It will take a long time for me to deal with the stuff in my head, but I’m making progress slowly but surely and finally moving forward in big lurching steps. I’ll keep you posted on how things go.

Have you ever been stuck? Or, in the same place for a long time? Did you decide to make some drastic changes (a move/a huge clean/etc) and then opportunity began knocking at your door? Were you shocked? Amazed? A little scared? Was it coincidence-or the intention that you sent to the Universe?

Enjoy the song!- I don’t smoke btw…I just like Bob Marley!

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I am an obsessive foodie, but not self-righteous with it, love travel, meeting new people, helping you look good, and am freaked out by people who don't enjoying reading...something! Grab a Perrier, read my blog, feel free to drop me a line! Hope to hear from you soon.

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1. Budget and the Beach says

   15 June, 2013 at 1:37 pm

   Congrats on the new opportunities! I do the same thing when I need something to be “different.” I start cleaning and clearing out stuff like crazy. I think energetically it “opens” you up to new possibilities!

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   - Michelle says

     15 June, 2013 at 8:20 pm

     I agree! I couldn’t believe that an amazing job opened up doing a lot of what I like to do…minus what I don’t like!! I am freaking out and tomorrow I will be submitting the resume and cover letter tomorrow. Wish me luck!

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2. Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank says

   17 June, 2013 at 5:50 am

   Hopefully you get the new job. I think I am in need of a new job soon as my story is very similar to your own. I’m just not ready to rock the boat while my wife is off work with our son.

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   - Michelle says

     17 June, 2013 at 10:51 am

     I am super excited! It’s a long hiring process so no updates will happen for awhile. I am trying to balance playing it safe and taking risks. Constant re-calibration!

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