~ Written by Danielle N. Bilski ~

Week Three of uni has commenced and I have learned so much already! I am exactly where I have always wanted to be, with quality time to spend on my studying and the ability to balance my time with those who mean the most to me.

In the past I have always felt like I have had to compromise so much to accommodate my education, work, relationships and time to myself. I take a lot of pride in everything in my life and trying to give everything one hundred percent all of the time can be very difficult, especially for a perfectionist. I always felt like I was dropping the ball in at least one area of my life and that created discomfort in the other areas of my life as well.

Finally, I feel like I have got the elements right, where I am studying at my own pace, on my own terms, and most importantly a subject that I am passionate about and am already practicing in the form of my manuscript and this website. I am able to supplement my income from my copywriting through my own freelance business, I have more time to spend with my loved ones and friends and have the confidence in myself to make decisions that are realistic and not based on the stress that I used to feel to do everything, all at once.

I have space to consider my need for flexibility and the ability to plan my week around my study requirements, so when the weekend comes, that is the time I give myself a well earned break, without the guilt that there are other things that I must do. Previously when I have studied full time and worked part time/casually, I haven’t felt like my studying came first, instead it was to be done when I had time and I didn’t feel comfortable with the limited time that I had to focus on it. Now the areas of studying that I am doing are directly related to what I am already doing in my work and creative pursuits and I am enjoying what I am studying because I have the time to. My inside and outside are finally in harmony!

I am so grateful for all of the lessons I have learned and the choices that I have made that have brought me to this place in my life. I can move forward with clarity and conviction in my life, my work, my relationships and myself, knowing that I have reached a destination I have been searching for and making the most of the time I get to spend here for as long as it lasts.

I have found my piece of peace; it feels wonderful!

Continuing to learn from others and sharing my knowledge with you hoping you find your peace too,

My time with you

©2011 Danielle N. Bilski