By: Angela Joy
As I am transitioning between career paths I recognized that my entire time spent in college I focused on building a resume.
Now that I am doing a complete shift my previous resume is not very relevant to my future work — and all of that time spent working is gone.
Throughout the entire time that I worked and worked to build my resume I was missing out on LIFE.
I missed birthday parties, family get-togethers, lunches with friends, and so much more!
Now, I have finally come to realize that experiences on my resume do not bring me joy, fulfill me, or allow me to be who I was created to be.
Most of the things I completed on my resume I didn’t even like/enjoy. I only did them to add the experience to my resume.
It is the small things such as the quality time you spend with family and friends that allow you to experience and enjoy life — ultimately allowing you to learn to be the person that you were created to be.
So take some time and, “Build a life, not a resume” 🙂
Building a life can mean a variety of things to you.
It may mean spending more time with your spouse, children, parents or friends.
It may mean spending time with yourself, your goals and dreams.
It may mean going on vacation or an adventure.
Whatever it may be I encourage you to go out and do it.
Instead of focusing on what your resume looks like, focus on what your memories look like, on what your passport looks pages look like, on what the dirt on your shoes or tires look like, on what the smiles of others around you look like — and most importantly what your heart looks and feels like!!
Treat every day as if it is a gift and you will be sure to create a new and improved outlook on your life!
Angela Joy
Angela Joy Health & Fitness 
April 24, 2015 at 5:51 pm
Thank you so much! This is the most encouraging thing I’ve read all day. Your résumé building was clearly not wasted though, as you have excellent communication skills. This will set you apart in your new career – I can already see that. Before getting into nutrition, I worked as an accountant. While I no longer have the passion for accounting, I know my background will be most valuable when I’m managing my own farm or other business. That being said, a lot of it I will never use again!
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April 27, 2015 at 2:01 pm
Thank YOU so much. That was incredibly encouraging and definitely made my day!
It is difficult to go through such a big change. I am glad to hear how well you are doing and that you are preparing to manage your own farm — how amazing!! I wish you the best of luck!
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