Comments on: How to Get Off the Hamster Wheel and Get on With Life http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:08:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Karoline Brattås http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-129444 Karoline Brattås Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:01:44 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-129444 Hi Christine. I came to read a blog of yours here the other day when i googled 'how to be creative' and your words were so helpful to me, so thank you for that. I am only 17 and I'm struggeling with choosing a career path, so I'm wondering if you have any good advice..? I feel like i have to make a desicion now about something that will affect my whole life..! -and I'm not even sure if I want to make a career out of the posibilities I have thougt of at this point, even.. I know this is difficult to answer (obviously;P) but your blogs have helped me a lot in other areas, and they've really made a difference, therefore I thought I'd ask you. (I'm norwegian, so sorry about any spelling mistakes!) Hi Christine. I came to read a blog of yours here the other day when i googled ‘how to be creative’ and your words were so helpful to me, so thank you for that.

I am only 17 and I’m struggeling with choosing a career path, so I’m wondering if you have any good advice..? I feel like i have to make a desicion now about something that will affect my whole life..! -and I’m not even sure if I want to make a career out of the posibilities I have thougt of at this point, even..

I know this is difficult to answer (obviously;P) but your blogs have helped me a lot in other areas, and they’ve really made a difference, therefore I thought I’d ask you.

(I’m norwegian, so sorry about any spelling mistakes!)

]]> By: Yet Another Jessica http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-125206 Yet Another Jessica Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01:04 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-125206 AAAA! Number 8! Ack! I've been self-employed (freelancing) for about three years now, and spent those three years taking everything that came my way (admittedly not much, which added to the sense of desperation). Any time not spent working was spent in front of the computer, searching for other possible work, including full-time, regular jobs. That's three years of no vacation. I finally cracked last July after some personal events, and ended up losing projects and lots of money because I just couldn't make myself work anymore. Take those vacations, people!!! The advantage in all this has been realizing I needed to redo my life, which led me to a lot of the law of attraction/Science of Mind writings, including yours just two days ago. Thank you so much for all you've written. I've been in those quiet-desperation jobs, one of which really was killing me slowly, and when I've mentioned finding a roommate or some other money-saving strategy when work was scarce, I've been told to just get an administrative job to keep up my current standard of living. Thank you for validating my sense that there's another way to go about it all, even if I don't quite know yet how to do it. AAAA! Number 8! Ack! I’ve been self-employed (freelancing) for about three years now, and spent those three years taking everything that came my way (admittedly not much, which added to the sense of desperation). Any time not spent working was spent in front of the computer, searching for other possible work, including full-time, regular jobs. That’s three years of no vacation. I finally cracked last July after some personal events, and ended up losing projects and lots of money because I just couldn’t make myself work anymore. Take those vacations, people!!!
The advantage in all this has been realizing I needed to redo my life, which led me to a lot of the law of attraction/Science of Mind writings, including yours just two days ago. Thank you so much for all you’ve written. I’ve been in those quiet-desperation jobs, one of which really was killing me slowly, and when I’ve mentioned finding a roommate or some other money-saving strategy when work was scarce, I’ve been told to just get an administrative job to keep up my current standard of living. Thank you for validating my sense that there’s another way to go about it all, even if I don’t quite know yet how to do it.

]]> By: Brian http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-121059 Brian Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:50:23 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-121059 I loved where you said, "be the new model" for your business. It takes courage, and time. I am slowly starting to listen to my own voice, rather than the voices(ghosts?) from the past, and realize that I don't need to follow the other models, but instead to make my own - with confidence! Thanks for such sage advice. I loved where you said, “be the new model” for your business. It takes courage, and time. I am slowly starting to listen to my own voice, rather than the voices(ghosts?) from the past, and realize that I don’t need to follow the other models, but instead to make my own – with confidence! Thanks for such sage advice.

]]> By: june lehman http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-121045 june lehman Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:35:03 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-121045 Christine, thanks so much for the "hamster" article. I was working with tears in my eyes, blood pressure escalating, when I opened your email. This is igniting that aha moment to speak my mind, graciously and courteously, to a client whose rudeness has pushed me to the brink. It is time to take care of myself and my mental health, You have renewed my spirit and helped me to forge ahead in a better way. Christine,
thanks so much for the “hamster” article. I was working with tears in my eyes, blood pressure escalating, when I opened your email. This is igniting that aha moment to speak my mind, graciously and courteously, to a client whose rudeness has pushed me to the brink. It is time to take care of myself and my mental health, You have renewed my spirit and helped me to forge ahead in a better way.

]]> By: K.C. Clifford http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-120799 K.C. Clifford Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:27:37 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-120799 Hey Christine, I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to talk with David and me after the Norman "in the dark" house concert. I really had an a-ha moment when you said "Stop asking." That was a palpable turning point for me in my process of letting go and embracing this new life like the gift it is. As I walked to the car, I knew something had shifted in me and I haven't looked back. So, thank you... KC Clifford ps... we are enjoying listening to the live album as well! Hey Christine, I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to talk with David and me after the Norman “in the dark” house concert. I really had an a-ha moment when you said “Stop asking.” That was a palpable turning point for me in my process of letting go and embracing this new life like the gift it is. As I walked to the car, I knew something had shifted in me and I haven’t looked back. So, thank you… KC Clifford

ps… we are enjoying listening to the live album as well!

]]> By: rusvw http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-120530 rusvw Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:14:27 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-120530 On my blog I listed the top six people I'd like to meet, but after reading your newsletter this morning, I think I'd bump half the list just to get to meet you at one of your conferences/retreats. Your words are so inspiring to me as I make my transition to full-time writing/workshopping/speaking on writing. At 43, it's a little scary to do with a family of three, but I'm learning a lot about how to do it the right way so I bypass the hamster wheel entirely and keep the focus of why I'm making the change in the first place. Keep writing, keep inspiring! I'm sure there are many, many people out there who are listening intently to your words, gathering their own courage as they embark on their wonderful journeys.... On my blog I listed the top six people I’d like to meet, but after reading your newsletter this morning, I think I’d bump half the list just to get to meet you at one of your conferences/retreats. Your words are so inspiring to me as I make my transition to full-time writing/workshopping/speaking on writing. At 43, it’s a little scary to do with a family of three, but I’m learning a lot about how to do it the right way so I bypass the hamster wheel entirely and keep the focus of why I’m making the change in the first place.
Keep writing, keep inspiring! I’m sure there are many, many people out there who are listening intently to your words, gathering their own courage as they embark on their wonderful journeys….

]]> By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-120513 Tom Volkar / Delightful Work Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:02:42 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-120513 Christine your numbers two and three are outstanding! "Stop assuming there’s only one way to do your career. Create a User’s Manual to You for you." Entrepreneurs need to understand that they can make it all up to suit them. Actually that's what creates the freedom. If the work doesn't suit us we need to adjust it until it does. You are a fine example of this. Thank you. Christine your numbers two and three are outstanding! “Stop assuming there’s only one way to do your career. Create a User’s Manual to You for you.”

Entrepreneurs need to understand that they can make it all up to suit them. Actually that’s what creates the freedom. If the work doesn’t suit us we need to adjust it until it does. You are a fine example of this. Thank you.

]]> By: Angela http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-117163 Angela Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:47:45 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-117163 Thank you so much for posting this Christine. I have held back from developing my own business successfully precisely because I've been terrified that if I go all out for it I'll end up on the hamster wheel. And everything I've read to date talks about the long hours self-employment involves and how hard it is. So instead I've unsatisfactorily dabbled in different things whilst keeping the business going in a very small unsustainable way in the background. Your post has really given me lots of things to think about - about creating a new work paradigm. I particularly like the idea of setting aside some time each week just to think about the business - this is very helpful. Thank you so much for posting this Christine. I have held back from developing my own business successfully precisely because I’ve been terrified that if I go all out for it I’ll end up on the hamster wheel. And everything I’ve read to date talks about the long hours self-employment involves and how hard it is. So instead I’ve unsatisfactorily dabbled in different things whilst keeping the business going in a very small unsustainable way in the background. Your post has really given me lots of things to think about – about creating a new work paradigm. I particularly like the idea of setting aside some time each week just to think about the business – this is very helpful.

]]> By: Susana http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-116762 Susana Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:16:12 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-116762 Years ago I took one of those job & interests areas related tests for a governmetn job placement office. I can't remember which one, but a pie type wheel marked the different areas of interests and related or compatible jobs/careers. My final results where in the areas labeled "artistic," "enterprising," and "investigative." The test evaluator got very very upset. He said, that there was no where to place me with those results, that there is no way one could be and artist (or investigative) and an entrepenuer. None of those areas matched each other. At that time I let his words get to me. I now know that this one person's asseement was inaccurate and invalid. It has taken me many years, but I am finally working on making these areas work for me my way. Thanks Christine for remninding that one can be an artist and an entrepenuer and many other productive and profitable things all at the same time. Years ago I took one of those job & interests areas related tests for a governmetn job placement office. I can’t remember which one, but a pie type wheel marked the different areas of interests and related or compatible jobs/careers. My final results where in the areas labeled “artistic,” “enterprising,” and “investigative.” The test evaluator got very very upset. He said, that there was no where to place me with those results, that there is no way one could be and artist (or investigative) and an entrepenuer. None of those areas matched each other. At that time I let his words get to me. I now know that this one person’s asseement was inaccurate and invalid. It has taken me many years, but I am finally working on making these areas work for me my way.
Thanks Christine for remninding that one can be an artist and an entrepenuer and many other productive and profitable things all at the same time.

]]> By: stephanie http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/comment-page-1/#comment-116588 stephanie Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:52:10 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel-and-get-on-with-life/#comment-116588 I have been taking back the weekend for myself and my for at least 3 years now. Its the best thing I can do for me, even if its tweaking my site, learning a new skill, or taking a nap. The point is that its my choice. I have been taking back the weekend for myself and my for at least 3 years now. Its the best thing I can do for me, even if its tweaking my site, learning a new skill, or taking a nap. The point is that its my choice.

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