Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel unproductive?

This week I’ve been feeling that way and while I typically love web development and graphic design, for the past few days I haven’t felt that vibe that keeps me motivated. It’s not my job, I love my job, in fact I received great news that the company I’ve been subcontracting for the past year and a half wants to put me on their permanent staff.

Starting June 1st, I will be part of the official machine, instead of feeling like a contributing outsider. I’m excited and at the same time a bit fearful considering I haven’t officially worked for a company for almost 2 years.

My work evidently has impressed those around me and the decision to put me on their permenant payroll has long been in the works, and I’m excited for what the future brings. In regards to my unmotivation, I suppose we all have these feelings every once in a great while.

I just need to sit back and ponder all of the wonderful things that have happened to me in the past couple of years, like for instance;

  • Getting married to my wife; my second half, my life.
  • The birth of my beautiful daughter, Zoe Elizabeth.
  • Working for a top-notch tech company doing what I love best.
  • Strengthening my relationship with my father.
  • Being proud of my little brother who joined the Navy and is protecting our Country.
  • Learning more about myself since my move from California to New York.

Sometimes, especially during unmotivated or overwhelming points in our lives, we all need to just step back and breath in the wonderful things that have happened to us. We tend to, as humans, take things for granted. Realizing our strengths and appreciating those around us, especially the good aspects of our lives makes us further appreciate our existence and as a whole makes us better people and, more importantly a better world.