Feeling like a Loser

[Ponyup]

Thanks you guys. I guess my big problem is I never had a dream. I never wanted to do anything besides being a mother, but things have changed in that area. I need to figure out what type of job would fit me. I have a book called finding your own north star that's supposed to help. I also might try the discover your strengths book. I do like to read. I plan to read the North star book over the vacation time I have coming up. Once I figure out the direction I want to go then I can set up a goal & work towards that goal. I know I am strong & capable. I just have trouble getting motivated some times.

My husband told me not to worry about it that my mom doesn't know what she's talking about. Goodness it would be so easy to be a man sometimes.

And I am relatively young I guess. I'm 27 now. Maybe I need to go back to school & get my teaching degree. That's what I started out in. I wanted to be a math teacher, but the math requirements got too demanding so I gave up in search of an easier major. I am capable just lazy. The more I think about the more I think I'd make a good teacher. I've always been a late bloomer so it just may take me a while to figure out what I really want to do.

Thank you all for the encouragement & advice. I'll let you know what I figure out.

[judy]

I can't think of anything else to add to what everyone else said!

Yes, I can - don't ever take anyone else's assessment of you too seriously; everybody has their own agenda. Your mom may need to defend your dad, who knows. It's your life and if you want to be lazy, or spend it skydiving, or become ambitious and move up, take control and do whatever you want.

I think the therapy idea is really a good one. Your self esteem needs a good kick in the butt, and that's too hard to begin by yourself.