Holding On to Hope: Better Days Ahead

It been quite uncomfortable to share to my friends and most family members, that I decided to quite my job the beginning of this year, just because I got really exhausted, been feeling unfulfilled at work for a long time ,I felt I was moving in cycles and nothing was changing, felt like I was in a place that I shouldn't be , a place that I wasn't so happy, but found myself building and putting much effort into an establishment that doesn't care about my health, future , or appreciate my efforts. I decided to take a break and look for something different.
Nobody told me the loss of identity and sadness that comes with being without a job and being unemployed as a person, Now I'm dealing with identity crisis and many other feelings, I really feel less, adapting to new and regular routine and avoiding related conversations.
Yea, I got discouraged by many and an opportunity to go back, I regretted my decision at some points, but don't wish to make amendment and return.
I'm currently in my waiting season, trying as much as I can to learn new courses and improving my CV and hoping I get qualified at a better place.
This is the phase of my life were I choose to be optimistic, strive and put in my best to actualize my goals, put in more effort in building myself and when everything feels heavy and overwhelming, all I say is "Better Days Ahead" .

This might sound like mere words to others, but to me it's coming from a place of hope, optimism and positivity for a better future.
In my time of uncertainty, confusion and pain I keep saying " better days are ahead ", because I can't give up now.
It gives me the strength, the patience, the happiness and calmness I need to stay strong, keep working and putting in my best while working.
Each day that seems better, is always celebrated and kept in my memory.
Just when I feel like giving up, regretting my actions and quit fighting further , I tend to remind myself of the picture of a better day and the fact that a better day is coming, a day I will celebrate my wins loud.
A day that I will forget my struggles and efforts, just sit and enjoy every moment and rewards of my efforts.

The optimistic thoughts for better days even in tough situations also kept my hope alive when my dad was hospitalized for days, it came unexpected, unplanned medical expenses were made, the fear of losing him and trying to stay strong was really dealing with me, I kept saying" better days ahead" , I never gave up on his recovery, being optimistic for the day I will see him healthy and smile at me again and those days came again.
This is why I have so much optimism for a better day, regardless of what is going on now.

I will keep saying "Better Days Ahead" whenever I need to feel alright, that's because it has always worked for me , my better days keep coming.
And instead of being negative or sad, I will rather say " My Better Days Are Ahead " because that's what gives me hope when I feel hopeless, that's what keeps me optimistic when everything gets out of plan or I feel discouraged to keep fighting.

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Vanilla 💗