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Creative writing in unexpected situations

As I sat to write my end of the year impact statement at work, I wondered if it was a lot like writing my blog. I can't get creative about what I write. I have to call out what I have achieved in the year and what metrics I have managed to achieve, but that is pretty much what I am doing here on my blog in December. As I looked back at the accomplishments at work, I realized that I could not fit all of it in the 1000 character limit. It is in a way a reminder of doing what is really important and prioritizing my 1000 character limit. Letting go of what we cannot fit in really helps in leading life with purpose and priority. Even the 1000 characters do not make any sense if I cannot call out the impact of the actions. That is life, how much we do does not matter as much as how much we affect the people around us positively. And then I start to think about how small and insignificant that impact is in this universe and all of the universes. How we are all microscopic in the broader space and how a tiny disappointment or a hurt makes it feel like it is everything is bigger than it is. It feels so funny to worry about the tiny things in life. What are we doing with life and what is the purpose of life and why do we do all that we do and what is the impact of it all? And then I am back to worrying about whether I am a fraud at work or I am really good at what I do. Most days, I love my work and I feel I am a superhero and then on some days I question if I am in the right place and doing the right things. Well, this is what happens when we have to toot our own horn about what you have done all year and you wonder why don't they know already that you are fantastic ?! So yea, the creative writing is full on in the impact writing because it questions everything I do and I need to condense, choose what is really needed and remind myself of all the amazing work I have done. As I wrap the year, I do feel good about myself and what I have done. I am excited about next year now. What a wonderful 40th year I have had! If I had to rate myself, I would rate EXCEPTIONAL. I managed to get through the year and that is a miracle! And I deserve to celebrate it! So until next time, Happy Reading!

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