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How I Lost My Job, Put On My Pajamas, and Found Happiness

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Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas, and Found Happiness

by Dominique Browning

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	292 pages
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I've always been a hard worker. I've always put my all into everything I do. So when I lost my job, I was devastated. I felt like a failure. I felt like I had let everyone down.

At first, I didn't know what to do. I spent days crying and feeling sorry for myself. But then, I realized that I had a choice. I could either let this defeat me, or I could use it as an opportunity to grow.

I decided to use it as an opportunity to grow. I started spending more time with my family and friends. I started taking care of myself, both physically and mentally. And I started exploring new interests.

At first, it was hard. I had to get used to a new routine. I had to learn how to be happy without a job. But eventually, I started to adjust.

I started to realize that there was more to life than work. I started to appreciate the things that I had, and I started to live in the moment.

I also started to realize that I was not alone. There were other people who had lost their jobs and found happiness. I found comfort in knowing that I was not the only one who was going through this.

I've learned a lot about myself since I lost my job. I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought I was. I've learned that I can be happy without a job. And I've learned that there is more to life than work.

I'm not saying that losing your job is easy. It's not. But it can be an opportunity to grow and to find happiness.

If you've lost your job, I encourage you to use it as an opportunity to grow. Don't give up on yourself. Don't let this defeat you. Use it as an opportunity to find happiness.

I know you can do it.

Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas, and Found Happiness

by Dominique Browning

4.2 out of 5