Dont Fret, Its Only Reality

Dont Fret, Its Only Reality Dont Fret, Its Only RealityThis is a guest post by Sammantha Johnsonfor Student Stories.The day of commencement is embarking on a new beginning. After the excitement, its time to land that dream job, or let alone a job. Im currently riding the luxury retail wave at Neiman Marcus. Chanelthis, Celinethat, and oh, lets elend forget theManolos.The transition from a free-spirited college student in a campus with a river carved in the middle to a working woman stuck in a traffic-mania highway with a multi-million-dollar department could send anyone into a whirlpool of reality. In a span of six months, company principles and that 8 a.m. alarm feels like a blissful Saturday morning However, thats if youre able to manage your work and personal life properly, key word properly.Last August, I started at Neimans leid knowing the magnitude of the newly created position. The roles include Chanel and Celine merchandising, jaw-dropping stock inventory, and organizing (lot s and lots of organizing). After a days work, the brain desires a cheap happy hour, hot yoga, or Netflixing. The first month, I was too tired to have a social life. My daily routine Work. Sleep. Work. By the fourth month though, I had a handle on my position, met the power players, and could blaze through stock inventory with ease.I felt like the queen of the world, scheduling all appointments in my iPhone.Monday Yoga, Tuesday Cleaning day, Wednesday Yoga, Thursday Weights, Friday Run then dinner with friends. My personal life was falling into place, which included sleep, friends, and fitness. Its important to have a planner, Siri, or caveman style your hand.Ideas and tasks race through our minds at astronomical speeds. Dont lose your anfhrer request during the hectic morning. Later, theyll promptly ask, Did we finish creating next weeks schedule?? And then youre stuck nodding like Crap, I forgot, but answering, Yes, alfruchtwein finished Lies So dont let the frivolous things amount to avoidable problems.From my own personal experience, I advise to rely on your schedule but dont forget to leave some quality time to recharge. Give your mind, soul and body time to rest. My restorative replenishment is yoga and spending time with close friends. Once youre on a daily schedule, stick to your appointments and only deviate when its necessary. Dont deviate too often youll be back at square one trying to rebuild your fortress. Be good to yourself.A yogi once said, The highest point of yesterday should be the lowest point of today.Okay, now youre on the path to organizing your lifes schedule, so the next step is prioritizing your career development. Networking is the most valued skill to possess right now. Especially working at Neiman Marcus, so many professionals could arrange a game-changing conversation. Currently, Im fostering relationships on LinkedIn, but dont forget your local university chapters. Just because youve graduated doesnt mean youre venturing this path alone. Texas State hosts monthly mixers for graduates to mingle with Bobcat professionals in any given city. Its awesome because youre chanting your schools Alma mater while planning how to propel your future. Frankly, thats the bestMore ways I prioritize is accepting additional tasks outside my job description and not being closed-minded. Ive realized that I want to specialize in fashion and communication rather than solely integrate myself into the retail industry. I plan to work closely with my boss and gain as much information as possible. Continually, Im molding myself into a valued candidate. Its important for employers to evaluate how your actions are implemented. My boss knows I love to be challenged, so Im constantly presented with stimulating tasks. Itll be recognized in your annual review. That review leads to a solid recommendation letter or even better, a phone callThe road after college is definitely rough and hilly, and not every adventure will spawn a reward. If you stay humbled, organized, and focused, you will one day achieve your goals. Never be discouraged. Yes, your friend may look fabulous flaunting her dream job on Instagram, while youre deciphering if you can afford your monthly ten-dollar Netflix account Thats whenlife gets real.But just know your time will come. Do not simply be patient, be pro-active. There is a huge difference between the two. Now, run with this knowledge and blow out the competition. Stay intrigued and keep believingAbout the AuthorSammantha Johnson is a fresh college graduate from Texas State University, with aB.A. Mass Communication Electronic Media.She is currently discovering this jungle called life. She takes pride in fusing the fashion anddigital marketing industries. Shocker, she majored in Mass Communication Electronic Media Her passion lies within social media, individuality, and fabulous handbags Ultimately, her goal is to establish a media agency and a non-profit organization supporting aspiring video graphers and photographers. Follow Sammanthajohnson.com covering fashion, technology, and culture. Find her onLinkedIn.