Well hello there blog. It's been a while...and so much has changed :)
There's me, banging on about making changes (and being utterly miserable with it) for so long...and now I've only gone and done it. I LEFT MY JOB. I RESIGNED! I can't go into the details, but let's just say I'm OK....
Making the changes was by no means easy, but they were essential. I have always said that people generally don't change things until the pain of not changing is more significant than the pain (or fear) of not changing. This is exactly what happened with my work. I had to leave.
So, what now? I have been off for nearly 3 months and a lot has happened in that time. First, I ended up in interviews for jobs a distinct step up, in the same industry. And, I started one. However, I quickly realised it wasn't for me. It felt like settling. And, I am too long in the tooth now to settle. I hadn't left my steady, reliable, boring job to walk right into another; however well paid. Once I realised that the politics were the wrong side of friendly, I knew it wasn't for me. So, I QUIT. Just like that. I walked away from a super-well-paid job. And, I am planning to quit more often.
Because I am worth it! (gosh, I really hate that slogan ;), but it is true....life is indeed short. I want to be happy, fulfilled and motivated every single day. Is that too much to ask? Hehe - probably... But, I want to be happy and fulfilled enough that I can ride the bad days out better - without feeling like I'm trapped and the my whole life IS A MESS.
This time is my time!
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| We went to Maderia shortly after I decided to leave my job - it was amazing to have that time to reflect |
It's like a gorgeous reflexologist and healer said to me the other day: "You've looked after others and kept things going for years; now it's time for you." I breathed a massive sigh of relief and promptly fell asleep while she massaged away my worries.
I'm excited. I've been trying out different things. I set up my own business and built a website - coachandconsulting.co.uk - which has been fun. I got myself some work already - I am hoping to gain a few clients to coach- I'd love to branch out into workshops and stuff. Ultimately, I want to work for myself full-time, but I will have to do some well-paid part-time stuff at the same time for a while, and there's a job or two like this in the pipeline. Exciting projects too!
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| The home page of my website - I have done a couple of marketing jobs already :) |
I have even been doing a bit of dog sitting...and paid writing! Here's my article for Ethical Surrey: http://ethicalsurrey.com/the-virtual-vegan/
So change then, yeah......it's not been easy. In fact, it has been quite traumatic. But, change is absolutely essential for growth. And I am definitely growing again ~ and I'm happy. And I'm fine with the uncertainty. I was completely exhausted - now I am looking forward to the next day....and the next....and enjoying being in the moment too.
I am awakening once again, I am balancing the yin and the yang, and I am so grateful for the new opportunities.
Do you feel stuck too? If you want someone neutral to talk to and maybe try out a few techniques, please contact me for a free intro sykpe session:
With love and gratitude,
Rebecca
