This could get kinda long....
I am self employed, but lost my primary client the first week of February. I have a meeting in San Diego this evening to replace that primary client. I am praying to God that this meeting will have the results I want today. It's in His hands.
Since I work virtually (from home) I rarely meet my clients face to face. Because of my weight problem, I have horrid fears about this meeting today. This client already knows my skills as I've worked with him for a couple of years, but we've never met face to face. He already knows my skillset, my personality, my abilities, but we need to work out some details for a permanent and possibly full time gig.
I always feel that EVERYTHING in my life will be determined by my weight. People won't like me because I'm overweight. I can't achieve my goals because I'm overweight. I can't do things I want to do because I'm overweight. Everything always ends up being blamed on being overweight.
So in my quest to focus on the positive, here is the attitude I'm going to choose to focus on today. God has blessed me with some pretty awesome skills and I'm going to meet with an associate today who appreciates those skills enough to want to sit down at a table and discuss a more significant business relationship. That is an awesome thing!
Even though I have been battling loss of income, deep depression and other life issues, I have chosen to stay on track with my food plan and am now down 26.6 pounds (106.4 Sticks-o-Buttah!) since January 1.
I trimmed my toenails this morning and realized how much easier it was already! (Too much information?)
I'm off to get my haircut and get ready for this adventure. I'll let you know how it goes. Prayers, positive thoughts and good vibes are more than DESIRED!!
Suz
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It is not too much information! Yay for painting toenails without suffocating or having to bend in unnatural ways!
ReplyDeleteI would feel the same way about meeting someone like your client. I go through the same feelings. I do know that I make myself as neat, tidy, and professional as I can and it usually alleviates some of my anxiety. Any extra effort that I put in to dressing well, makeup and hair gives me a boost of confidence because- at that moment I look the best that I can and ANY JUDGEMENT ON APPEARANCE will be left to the other person's own issues (if any) with weight... ha! Back on them!
It sounds like you are working on that before you go... just realize if anyone does have issues with your weight it is really their own issue. A healthy and balanced should be able to look beyond the weight and realize that you are awesome at what you do...
I so understand as I have had to deal with this several times throughout my career. I deal with so many people via email and on the phone but not in person....then when you go to that first meeting, well, it is hard.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS on the progress to date! You are doing awesome!
You are doing great! Good luck and let us know how it went.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I just have to say this. If you truly believe that God has blessed you with some "pretty awesome" skills, then you also have to trust that HE will provide a means for you to use them.
ReplyDeleteNot to preach, but it sounds like you're a believer. Remember that you can do anything through Christ. He's got your back on this one. When you go to your meeting, hold your head up high. Be proud of the gifts he has given you. If the other party has any problems, their not with you.
Go get em!
Hey! Where did you go? Just checking in with you lady!
ReplyDeleteNow I am stalking you... How are things going? Let me know... feel free to email me- my email is listed on my page... Okay! Looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering how you're doing! Hope to see you posting soon!!!
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