Hey Party People,
Transitions can be challenging, and I’ve just come out on the other side of a big one where I was struggling. I was constantly questioning everything - where I should put my focus, where my energy was needed, and what I should do next. It’s been about 2 months since I finished up my “real” job and I’m still finding my footing.
As a quick reminder, I chose to leave my job in the non-profit sector at the beginning of 2021. At the end of February, I set off onto the next phase of my journey. I decided to leave this role for several reasons, but the deepest and most true reason was that it was no longer meant for me. It was no longer the place for me and my gifts. I battled with the decision and it was agonizing to leave behind a great foundation and respected position to step into a world of endless unknowns. I didn’t have a plan when I left and up until this past week, I still felt completely astray. I had ideas and possibilities of what I might do but I was hit with endless mental blocks that prevented me from truly believing I could any of it.
I’ve said it so before - it’s scary to choose ourselves. It's scary to choose a path less travelled. It’s scary when you don’t know what the next step is. It’s scary to surrender and to trust that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. I honestly f