How I did it: Finding a permanent position was difficult. The only thing I can tell you is that you have to be persistant. I had to use all of the resources that I had in order to find this job. It helps that I maintained good relationships with all of my past employers, one of whom helped me to find my new job. Don't be afraid of rejection. I was rejected hundreds of times before I finally landed a job. Also, don't … Read how I did it…
How I did it: For the past year, I have had trouble finding a job. This was horrible on so many levels. Most of all, being unemployed wreaked havoc on my self-esteem. However, some government agencies in my area, which were also having budget crises, were in need of staffers. So, I found one agency that focused on employment discrimination and I volunteered two days per week.I loved it! I gained valuable experience in… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I live in New York and I joined a recreation center. It was cheap, close to my apartment, and best of all it has a pool! I never really liked exercise, until I found swimming. I started going three times per week and each time I would do more laps. The best moment came when I swam a full mile (72 laps)! Whoo! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had been thinking about going for a while, but I was always a bit scared. My dad's death hit me very hard and I think that it took a lot out of me at the time. But, today was father's day. After I took my mom out for lunch, she asked me if I wanted to visit the cemetary, but also said that we didn't have to go if I didn't feel up to it. I thought that it was a good time. My mom and I just sat on a bench in front of the space in the… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, I guess that it didn't improve my relationship, but I didn't end it either....my boyfriend did. Ironically, he saw my posting on 43Things and saw this goal. He told me that seeing this posting made him realize that he wasn't happy and that our relationship was not improving, so he ended it. Unfortunately for me, I thought that we had a chance (but I guess that my boyfriend was never really honest with me about how unhappy he real… Read how I did it…