UN(dis)TALENTED: Freewrite Day 405 Broke

I am an accountant and have worked with “other people’s money” for most of my working life. I really like this work and wish I could still do it, but my health makes the 9-5 life impossible now. And of course, my weight loss work has taken over my professional life and pretty much everything else.

Something I learned from one of my early mentors was never to call yourself “broke.” This lady counseled people who were in debt and said that mindset would hinder you from making positive change happen. She told me that her biggest fight was with the depression people feel in bad financial times. If they give up, nothing good will happen.

Instead, she said to look at the wealth and blessings you already have and be grateful for them. Expect the best, and work to make it happen. I saw her turn around quite a few people with this simple advice. Many came into her office in desperate fear, and months later were getting back on their feet or doing even better than that.

Now at a time of my own difficult finances, I have been thinking back to my time working with her. I try every day to keep working for better financial days. And I am surely grateful for all that I have right now. I have to keep an open mind and watch for opportunity. I know it is there and I will find it.

My post is for the #freewrite daily challenge by @mariannewest. Freewrite is a great way to post on steemit when you do not think you have the time, or talent, or anything to say. I know you can do this too! Here is Marianne’s freewrite prompt post for today. Give it a try and surprise yourself.

Today I am also posting to the untalented tag by @surpassinggoogle. This tag is dedicated to those of us who try no matter what.