My old coworker Brandon said it first. But it really is the best way to describe my time off of work so far or what it will be by the time I have to move for residency. It’s only been a little over a week since I’ve been laid off. A week. Yet I feel like I’m going to lose my mind.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the fact that my stress levels have just decreased significantly since being let go. My shoulders aren’t as tight and I feel like lots of stress has left my lower back. It’s hard to even entertain the idea of bringing that back on.
However, if I am being honest – I am bored out of my freaking mind. I am working out at least once a day for at least four days a week. Soon I will be trying to do two-a days. I am maintaining my household chores – laundry and dishes and vacuuming to name a few. I miss keeping my mind busy and challenging it. I miss seeing my coworkers on a daily basis. Sure, I could (and should) look into free-online classes. There are tons out there to choose from. But do I wanna sit at the desk in our study and do this? Ehhhhh not really.
I’m sure I will find some other things to fill my time. Maybe I’ll become a personal trainer. Maybe I’ll learn Chinese (again). Who knows what I’ll end up doing. But I’ll figure it out. Eventually. Slowly but surely.
Xoxo
Navigating Life as a Doctor's Wife 