@rosemarynknight Your blog has provoked my thinking and resonates with me in the following ways:
DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT - A choice not made is a choice someone else will make for you.
REFUSE TO QUIT - Perseverance is essential.
CHOOSE TO BE REALLY HAPPY - Emotions are real and are not logical. You control them or they control you.
GIVE UP THE RULES - Conventional thinking/wisdom isn't for everyone.
FACE THE DARKNESS - Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
DO THE WORK, THE REAL WORK - Real work is subjective and contingent on your capacity however, work is simply - problem solving.
ALLOW YOURSELF TO WIN - Acknowledge small successes/wins within the hour, day or week..